Students will follow the design process from start to finish. They will begin by brainstorming ideas for three-dimensional objects they would like to build. Students will then complete sketching exercises designed to refine and elaborate on their idea.
After sketches are complete, students will begin to model their object in Google Sketchup. Finally, they will print out 3-view templates from their Sketchup files and use these templates to build scale-accurate models using a variety of tools and materials. Tools will include razor knives, hot-wire foam cutters, and scissors. Materials will include cardboard, paper, styrofoam, and plastic.