Design and Technologies - Fusion Factory

Subject Description

Students will continue to develop their 3D design skills, graduating from TinkerCAD to the more advanced Fusion 360. Using this software, students will design and produce an object of their choice that incorporates 3D printed and/or laser cut components. A simple example of this could include a display case with laser cut sides and 3D printed hinges for their figure from FunkoCAD. Alternatives include any object that can be printed as a single piece that allows motion, such as an iris box, puzzle-box, articulated action-figure or even tools like adjustable spanners.

This subject will continue to develop students critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and spatial reasoning. These skills will be key attributes leading to successful projects in later Technology subjects.

Please be aware that Fusion requires students to have access to at least a mid-tier BYOD device, and preferably a PC rather than Mac. Older machines will struggle to run the program effectively. We do have a limited number of desktop machines available, but it is better if students are able to use their own device.