Teacher Info:

Teacher Name: Jeremy Jones

Teacher Email: jeremy+bvc@geekgenix.com

Monthly Cost, Fees and Deposit

Tuition: $200 per year

payable in monthly installments of $25

Deposit: $25 (due at registration)

Supply/Materials Fee: $30 (due at registration)

Digital Payment Address: Venmo @geek-mr-j

Class Details

Class Time: 4th Hour

Grades: 8th-12th

Midterm Enrollment: Yes

Prerequisite: Students must be comfortable with basic computer operations: file management, installing software, and using a mouse for precise movements. No prior 3D modeling experience required

Estimated Homework Hours: 1 - 2 hours

Required Materials or Books:
Laptop meeting modeling software minimum specs:

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 13 Ventura or newer
4-core processor, 3GHz+ (Intel Core i3/AMD Ryzen 3 or better)
8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
DirectX 11 compatible graphics with 1GB VRAM
10 GB free storage (SSD recommended)
Note: Chromebooks and tablets will NOT work.

Mouse (strongly recommended for precise modeling)

Digital calipers recommended
(available for under $15 on Amazon)

Email address for registering a free Autodesk Fusion "Maker" license It's optimal for this to be set up before the first class https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal

Note: Parents should feel free to reach out to me at jeremy+bvc@geekgenix.com if they are having any trouble finding the free maker license or want to be sure the laptop will meet minimum requirements

Class Description

Ever wanted to turn an idea into something you can hold in your hands? 3D printing lets you go from concept to physical prototype in hours. This process used to require expensive tooling and weeks of waiting. This is how modern inventors bring their ideas to life.

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using Autodesk Fusion, industry-standard CAD software used by engineers, product designers, and inventors worldwide. Starting with core skills like sketches, extrusions, and revolves, students will progressively tackle more complex techniques including multi-body design, lofts, sweeps, and parts that snap or screw together.

Students will learn to use calipers to measure real-world objects and design parts that fit precisely. This is a critical skill for any inventor creating functional prototypes. The course covers both plastic (FDM) and resin (SLA) printing methods, with hands-on experience in OrcaSlicer and Lychee Slicer to prepare designs for each printing process.

Throughout the year, students will complete multiple printed projects of increasing complexity, culminating in a final invention of their own design. Mr. J will print student milestone projects so they can experience the full journey from concept to physical object.

Whether your student dreams of becoming an inventor, engineer, product designer, or just loves making cool things, this class builds foundational skills they’ll use for years to come.

No prior CAD experience required.

8th - 12th Inventing in 3D (4th hour)