Course info

Course name, AppLC: App DigiFab

Academic Technologies Department (formerly LTS) Type of course Exploring best pedadogical practices


About the course

Upcoming Classes

No classes scheduled

Description

App DigiFab, the Digital Design and Fabrication Learning Community at Appalachian State University, is a group of faculty and staff exploring the professional and educational use of computer-aided design (CAD) and digital fabrication hardware used for three-dimensional design, visualization, and fabrication. The group includes members from the departments of Fine Arts, Applied Design, and Sustainable Technology & the Built Environment, and explores multiple applications related to digital design, fabrication, and representation.

The participants have selected the following meeting schedule for Fall 2022. Aug 26 (group picture Day), Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, and Dec. 9 from 3:30 to 5pm. However, this may change based on a variety of factors.

Objectives

  • Develop skill in teaching with digital design software applications and digital fabrication software and hardware.
  • Exchange ideas with other faculty and staff to expand our collective skill-set.
  • Disseminate knowledge and practice within our campus community and more public opportunities such as gallery presentations.

Prerequisites

  • Willingness to share ideas and listen to others ideas.
  • Have a self identified interest in using digital design and fabrication technologies for teaching and learning.

Administrators

  • Derek Eggers
  • Richard Elaver

Please contact a course administrator for additional information.