This course series prepares students to work in digital and additive manufacturing, design careers, and innovative and entrepreneurial ventures.
Students receive instruction and hands-on training in specialized software and equipment used in the Fab Lab and the "maker" movement. Students learn about 3D printers, CNC routers, and laser cutters, along with the software needed for programming the equipment, and materials that may be used.
Students should be innovative, artistic, or have an entrepreneurial flair.
Knowledge from the Fab Lab courses, along with previously acquired manufacturing knowledge and experience, can make an individual an "additive manufacturing/prototyping" skilled practitioner. Courses will also help students further their experience as an innovator, drafter, or entrepreneur. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Program Course Sequence
Students must take the Fab Lab Introduction class first. Other classes can be taken in any order.
Individual courses are not eligible for financial aid.
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course
Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition
F=Fees
|
VOD 525
|
Fab Lab Introduction
|
2
|
None
|
$99
T-$0/F-$99
|
VOB 117
|
Fab Lab Introduction to Fusion 360
|
6
|
No textbook, but may need to purchase materials
|
$169
T-$51/F-$118
|
VOB 042
|
Fab Lab 3D Printer Applications Introduction
|
6
|
No textbook, but may need to purchase materials
|
$169
T-$51/F-$118
|
VOB 044 |
Fab Lab CNC Router Applications Introduction |
6 |
No textbook, but may need to purchase materials |
$169
T-$51/F-$118
|
VOA 773 |
Fab Lab Design and Print on the Vinyl Cutter |
6 |
No textbook, but may need to purchase materials |
$169
T-$51/F-$118
|
VOB 045 |
Fab Lab Laser Cutter Applications Introduction |
6 |
No textbook, but may need to purchase materials |
$169
T-$51/F-$118
|
Course Series Totals: |
|
32 |
|
$944
T-$255/F- $689
|