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Design & Prototyping with 3D Printing (Ages 11 –16)

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This project-based course introduces secondary students to advanced 3D design, engineering concepts, and modern digital manufacturing. Using professional or student-level 3D software, learners create more complex models, explore real-world applications, and develop problem-solving and technical thinking skills. Each week builds upon the last, culminating in functional…

About this course

This project-based course introduces secondary students to advanced 3D design, engineering concepts, and modern digital manufacturing.

Using professional or student-level 3D software, learners create more complex models, explore real-world applications, and develop problem-solving and technical thinking skills.

Each week builds upon the last, culminating in functional designs, engineered prototypes, and a collaborative final project.


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the full 3D printing process and modern applications
  • Create detailed 3D models using intermediate design tools
  • Apply engineering thinking: measurement, stability, tolerance, and fit
  • Prepare and slice models for accurate printing
  • Identify and troubleshoot design/print issues
  • Collaborate on multi-step projects and communicate their design process

Hands-on learningPractical projects in every session.

Real-world skillsDesign, make and solve problems.

Confidence & creativityBuild ideas and present with pride.

Curriculum example

Section Lessons
Introduction to 3D Printing How 3D Printers Work • Materials & Uses • Safety & Best Practices
3D Modelling Foundations Measurement • Sketching Tools • Complex Shapes • Extrusion & Scaling
Design Engineering Structure & Stability • Tolerance • Fitting Parts • Functional Design
Intermediate Projects Phone Stand • Mechanical Joint • Custom Tool • Personalised Object
Final Project Team Engineering Challenge • Prototype • Print & Assembly • Presentation Day

Club dates & details

Schedule details will be published soon.

Quick design challenge

A different challenge appears each time.

What is the safest way to remove a finished print?
Choose an answer to reveal the result.
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