About

The intermediate level picks up where the beginner class left off when it comes to learning Fusion, a design program that lets you turn designs into items of metal, wood, plastic, or molds. This is an incredibly powerful tool for designing two- and three-dimensional objects for visualization or for manufacturing on 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC (computer numerical control) machines, plasma cutters, and more.

You'll learn foundational, intermediate concepts like:

• Using advanced constraints and dimensions.
• Using project and intercept in your sketches.
• Understanding parametric design and good timeline management.
• Designing parts to interface perfectly with existing hardware.
• Rendering your work in brilliant detail.

The course includes links to instructor notes and a collection of exercises to build your skills. 

Details

• This course will get you further down the road to being a digital designer. Take the advanced course next to really drive it home.
• Bring a laptop with Fusion already loaded. This is critical as no computers are provided, and the program does not work well with a trackpad. There will not be time during class to download the program.
• You can download a free trial directly from Fusion. Click "Get started" under the column "Fusion for Personal Use." It will walk you through the process including creating an account and sending you a confirmation email.

Prerequisites

Fusion Basics Beginner or equivalent.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.