Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Drafting Software
Students should bring their own laptops with trial version of software pre-installed (please see software requirements below). You can download the free trial version by visiting the Fusion360 website at www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/fusion-360.
Series 100 Classes – CAD Modeling using SolidWorks® Student Edition
CAD101 CAD Modeling Basics in SolidWorks
Learn how to navigate, sketch and model in SolidWorks®. In this class, you will gain a basic understanding of parametric design, file types, dimensioning, geometric constraints, patterns. Basic concepts of working with solid models will also be introduced.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: None
CAD102 Part Modeling in Solidworks
Learn how to navigate, sketch and model in SolidWorks. In this class, you will gain a basic understanding of parametric design, file types, dimensioning, geometric constraints, patterns, adding text, basic modeling including Extrude, Revolve, Loft and Sweep, exporting your file, and creating laser-able and CAM-able files. Basic concepts of working with assemblies will also be introduced.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: CAD101 CAD Modeling Basics in Solidworks
CAD103 Assembly Modeling in Solidworks
Students will learn top down design vs bottom up design in assembly mode. Using modeling skills learned Level 1, create an assembly model with constraints.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: CAD102 Part Modeling in Solidworks
CAD104 Drawing Creation in SolidWorks
You will learn how to create drawings from scratch, insert orthogonal views, insert exploded views, edit title blocks and dimension drawings. The concepts behind dimensional tolerancing will be introduced. You will also learn how associativity works in drawings so that changes made to part models are reflected automatically in the associated drawings.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: None
CAD105 Sheet Metal Design in Solidworks
In this class, you will learn how to create and assemble sheet metal parts. You will be guided through the process of building sheet metal features, creating patterns, and using sheet metal features. You will learn how to use equations to drive dimensions, how to generate two-dimensional drawings of your sheet metal parts, and how to export your geometry to a CAM program, enabling you to generate a file that can be used on a CNC machine.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: CAD101 CAD Modeling Basics in Solidworks
CAD106 Open Forum Using Solidworks
In this “open forum” course, students will interact with an Instructor to increase their SolidWorks® knowledge. There is a lot to learn in SolidWorks®, and this class will cover all concepts from beginner to intermediate, including: 3D surfaces and solid modeling; 3D rendering and visualization; assemblies and motion studies; functional design and final product rendering; drawing creation, and fabrication.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: CAD102 Part Modeling in Solidworks
Series 200 Classes – CAD Modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360
CAD201 Autodesk Fusion 360 Basics
Learn how to navigate, sketch, solid model, sculpt, assemble and render realistic images in Autodesk Fusion 360. Students will leave with an understanding of direct modeling, dimension sketches, T-spline bodies, functional design and final product rendering. There is a lot to learn in Fusion 360, so this Introductory course is intended to serve as a “jumping off” point to get started and help with all aspects of Fusion360.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: None
CAD202 Autodesk Fusion 360 - Intermediate
Sculpting in Fusion 360 allows for the intuitive free form creation of organic solid bodies and surfaces by leveraging the T-Splines technology. In the Sculpt Workspace, you can rapidly explore forms by simply pressing and pulling on subdivided surfaces. This “hands‐on” approach to 3D modeling allows for fast iteration and early stage conceptualization within Fusion 360. Sculpted forms are easily converted to solid bodies, and used in conjunction with Fusion 360’s solid modeling commands.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: CAD201 Autodesk Fusion 360 Basics
CAD203 Autodesk Fusion 360 - Advanced
Students will learn top down design vs bottom up design in assembly mode. Using modeling skills learned Level 1 to create an assembly model with constraints and relationships suitable for kinematic simulation.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: CAD202 Autodesk Fusion 360 – Intermediate
CAD204 Autodesk Fusion 360 - Drawing Creation
Learn the principles of drafting in a computer environment with 3D models. Student will learn how to create orthographic views, isometric views, assembly views, detail views and section views. Dimensions, constraints, bill of materials, and basic Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) will be reviewed.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: None
CAD205 Autodesk Fusion 360 - Open Forum
In this “open forum” course, students will interact with an Autodesk Fusion 360 Instructor to increase their Fusion 360 knowledge. There is a lot to learn in Fusion 360, and this class will cover all concepts from beginner to intermediate, including: 3D surfaces and solid modeling; 3D rendering and visualization; assemblies and motion studies; functional design and final product rendering; drawing creation, and fabrication.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: No traditional 3D CAD modeling necessary, but is preferred; however, prior experience with CAD modeling software (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Sketch-Up, etc). is an advantage.
CAD206 Autodesk Fusion 360 - For 3D Printing
This course is designed to give you a working knowledge of Autodesk Fusion 360. You will have an opportunity to evaluate, explore, and understand how to use CAD software to generate new 3D models or modify existing designs for CNC machining or 3D printing. Each lesson within the class highlights distinct functionality in the software and includes explanations, descriptions, and hands-on activities. You will create new 3D designs while you learn to navigate the user interface, create and control sketches that define the shapes of your designs, and create 3D geometry from those sketches.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: No traditional 3D CAD modeling necessary, but is preferred; however, prior experience with CAD modeling software (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Sketch-Up, etc). is an advantage.
CAD207 Autodesk Fusion 360 - CAM and Toolpaths
Take your projects to the next level using top of the line CNC machines! Learn to prepare your 3D designs created in Fusion 360 to be cut on the Laguna CNC Router or Haas CNC Mill. Using the CAM (computer aided machining) interface, setting up directories, selecting your axes and tool paths, calculating feeds and speeds, running a simulation, and exporting into G code for the CNC Mill or Router will be covered. Bring your own file or design to class for real time calculations with the instructor, or simply gain practice and knowledge with a provided sample project.
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $95, Non- Member: $133
Prerequisites: Some CAD preferred. Bring your own laptop with Fusion 360 installed
Series 300 Classes – Digital Scanning
CAD301 HP David Digital Scanner Use
Learn how to take full-color 3D scans! Course will show you how to scan a physical object and create a usable model that can be imported into countless CAD packages. Learn to scan, align, trim, fuse and fill. With such versatile scanning capabilities, you can use scanning techniques to reverse engineer existing parts that are too difficult to take measurements from. Once you take this class, your resources as a maker and 3D modeler will open up a whole new world!
Attire: Office attire
Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.
Price: Member: $80, Non- Member: $100
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: No traditional 3D CAD modeling necessary, but is preferred; however, prior experience with CAD modeling software (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Sketch-Up, etc). is an advantage.