3D Digital Technologies for 15 - 17 Year Olds

Level(s) of Study: Short course
Course Fee:
£525
Start Date(s): 29 July 2024
Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
Study Mode(s): Short course
Campus: City Campus
Entry Requirements:
More information

Introduction:

On this course you’ll learn about model-making and how new digital technologies are being used to enhance physical prototyping and visual presentation techniques.

You’ll develop your skills in traditional drawing and model making, whilst applying a variety of digital technologies including photography, CAD, laser-cutting, 3D printing and VR.

It's ideal for anyone interested in further studies in architecture, product design or visual arts.

You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas.
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your portfolio.
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.

What you’ll study

The course will introduce you to traditional and new techniques commonly needed for the evolving world of model-making and prototyping.

You’ll learn how to develop and present design ideas in both 2D and 3D.

The course is delivered via a combination of hands-on demonstrations and project-based making exercises, and theoretical introductions to emerging digital processes and techniques.

During the course you will:

complete drawing and visualisation exercises
use simple modelmaking hand tools and materials to express design ideas
learn about the vast array of styles and functions of models
use simple materials to create 3D ‘sketch models’ of your ideas
produce design development models
take part in mould-making and casting workshops
learn basic 2D and 3D CAD modelling skills
turn your designs into real results with 3D printers or laser cutters
participate in photography and editing workshops
turn traditionally-made models into digital forms
see how virtual reality is helping designers in the industry create designs.

You’ll be able to take your creations back and forth between analogue and digital so at to continually make improvements.

Further information on what you'll study

By the end of the course, you’ll have the new skills in the craft of model-making, and experience in complementary digital technologies.

You will leave with physical and digital models as well as 2D visuals to add to your portfolios.

Social events

We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.

Student Work

A short course tutor demonstrating a laser cut model to a student

A pair of hands holding a red, laser cut model of a fish in perspex

A close up image of a hand holding a clear 3D printed dice

Tutor Profiles

Mark Beeston is a technical specialist in the model-making department at NTU.

He is also a self-employed artist, designer, producer and creative facilitator with 25 years of production design experience in the fields of prototype making in the fields of theatre, film and TV, product design and prototyping, furniture design, outdoor play and learning, digital manufacturing and public art installations.

Julian Hughes is an independent artist and professional photographer as well as an in-house photographer for NTU product and furniture design courses.

His specialist photography work includes creative documentation for artists, galleries and arts organisations.

Chris Forbes has worked in industry with multi-million-pound enterprise resource planning databases for several years before coming to Nottingham Trent University as a computing specialist and CAD tutor.

For the past twenty years’ he has been developing his knowledge of highly complex 3D CAD, visualisation, 3D CAM and 3D printing hardware and software.

Combining his technical background with an artistic outlook, Chris has enjoyed being published as a 3D artist in several design magazines and books.

Emily Quinn is a mould-maker and caster, working in the film industry and in higher education supporting students in realising their designs.

She considers herself an advocate for the blending of traditional and digital processes to achieve the ultimate result.

Careers and employability

The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.

The architectural technology industry is growing exponentially. Merging the creative with the technical, our courses are equipped with industry-expert staff and the latest technologies.

Previous students have gone on to study or work as architectural designers or technologists.

On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?

This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.

DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.

Campus and facilities

You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment on the City Campus.

You will find open-plan studios and well-equipped workshop spaces to develop your ideas and create exciting work.

You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.

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Level: Open to all

Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for architecture and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.

You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.

Entry requirements

Level: Open to all

Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for architecture and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.

You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £525.

Payment is due at the time of booking.

Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

Please bring with you to the first day:

a notepad and pen
a USB stick.

All other materials will be provided.

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

Need accommodation?

If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.

To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.

The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.

Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.

If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation

Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?

If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.