In this interactive two-hour workshop with an academic and/or postgraduate ambassadors, students will develop their understanding of the CAD (Computer Aided Design) process and its use across a range of industry contexts. Students will have opportunity to apply their knowledge as they work in small groups to transfer their design to CAD and develop their understanding of the opportunities and challenges of 3D printing. By the end of the session students will have also seen a pre-designed product 3D-printed.

Curriculum Links:

• Design and technology [product design] (Key Stage 4/ Level 2) – Production techniques and systems
• Design and technology [product design] (Key Stage 5/ Level 3) – Digital design and manufacture
• Professional Construction Practice (Level 3) - Understand the basic principles and benefits of BIM
• Construction and the Built Environment (Level 3) – Construction design

Gatsby Benchmarks:

Workshop: 1, 3, 4, 7

Taster Day: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

Make it a Taster Day: Includes a campus tour and HE information talk. You can choose this when you complete the booking form.