An Introduction to Maker Skills, Prototyping & Innovation.

Topic 1 – – Intro to Maker Culture & Design Thinking – Activities: Design Thinking, create a personal website, and make friends

Topic 2 – – 2D Design & Laser cutting – Activities: Create a Logo using Canva & Inksape, lasercut name tag with logo

Topic 3 – – 3D Design – Activities: Create a personal 3D ring model using Fusion 360 with your Topic 2 logo

Topic 4 – – 3D Printing & Additive manufacturing – Activities: 3D print ring from Topic 3

Topic 5 – – Electronics Introduction – Activities: Basic Arduino skills & prototype MP3 player project

Topic 6 – – Soldering & Arduino Programming – Activities: Solder MP3 Player & Arduino Programming

Topic 7 – – Silicone Molding & Major Project Start – Activities: Silicone mould ring from Topic 5, Ideation for Major Project (Assignment 2)

Topic 8 – – Epoxy Casting & Internet of Things (IoT) – Activities: Epoxy cast ring from Topic 8 & Create IoT project

Topic 9 – – Major Project Time – Activities: Finish IoT project & Start work on Major Project (Assignment 2)

Topic 10 – – Multiple Media – Activities: Major Project updates, Experimenting with materials (modelling clay, paints, etc.)

Topic 11 – – Major Project Time – Activities: Work on Major Project (Assignment 2)

Topic 12 – – Telling Your Story – Activities: Create your project’s story & Work on Major Project (Assignment 2)

Topic 13 – – Major Project Gallery Walk – Activities: Work on your project & Gallery walk (Assignment 3)

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Rich McCue at rmccue@uvic.ca