Course info
Course name, AppLC: App DigiFab
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Teaching & Learning with Technology
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, Biology, Theater and Dance and explores multiple applications related to digital design, fabrication, and representation. Any faculty or staff at AppState with an interest in exploring digital design and fabrication are welcome.
We regularly meet on the 1st Friday of the month from 4:00-5:30pm. We welcome new members.
Objectives
- Explore how are digital tools being utilized and taught by contemporary artists, designers, and architects, and educators of all discipline?
- Explore how do these tools facilitate and influence the work being produced and methods that we use to teach?
Prerequisites
- Self defined interest in digital design software (CAD), 3D printers, and CNC machines, and related technologies.
- Interest in sharing ideas about teaching with 3D modeling software, 3D printers, and CNC machines
Administrators
- Derek Eggers
- Richard Elaver
Please contact a course administrator for additional information.