3D Design in Tinkercad

Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are used to develop models. Have to say, these systems are not the easiest to master.

How to teach a child to create 3D models?

Tinkercad 3D modeling environment is an excellent solution for teaching children. During the course, the child will be able to master the basic skills of creating 3D models and 3D printing. The acquired knowledge will help them to build 3D models themselves and continue developing in the field of three-dimensional modeling.

At KIBERone School, children can take a course in three-dimensional modeling and 3D printing in the Tinkercad environment, which is a kind of lightweight version of the 123D Design modeling program. The module is suitable for both beginners and those who already have experience in 3D editors. Even at the age of 6, a child will be able to master this course, since the process of creating 3D models is controlled using a mouse, and the principle of operation is based on an analogy with a children's constructor - simple geometric objects are grouped and connected to each other.

Features of learning 3D modeling in Tinkercad

In our IT school, on the course "Tinkercad", children will get acquainted with one of the most convenient online 3D modeling services and get basic design skills. The best thing for users is that the result of working in this cloud environment is immediately visible.

Beginners will come up with objects of various shapes, design and implement them into reality. And advanced users will get acquainted with editing the grid code describing the surface of an object, will upload their own objects created in other programs for solid-state 3D modeling, edit models downloaded on the stock, and also assemble really complex shapes from simple 3D objects.

Leading employees of large IT companies will teach your child 3D modeling in Tinkercad. It will definitely not be boring with our tutors in the classroom – they will be happy to share their experience and knowledge with the guys, reveal to them all the useful tricks and little tricks of working on projects in Tinkercad. Thanks to them, the modeling process, which requires attention, patience and perseverance from the guys, will turn into a creative and exciting game.

The program of the module "Tinkercad. 3D design" includes the theoretical part (20% of the lesson) and the application of knowledge in practice (80%):

• they will learn about the advantages and features of Tinkercad, about all its menus, tools and functions;
• they will master the interface, navigation, settings, hot keys;
• get acquainted with the ways of creating 3D objects;
• they will work with objects, changing their position, sizes, colors;
• they will edit ready-made shapes from the library and create their own designs;
• learn how to export and import objects, translate 2D drawings into 3D;
• they will learn how to test projects and send models for printing to a 3D printer;
• they will save ready-made projects on the server and on the hard disk in the form of OBJ and STL files;
• they will work in a team and create a joint project.

At the end of the course, each child will be able to develop a sketch of a complex object in general and in detail, learn how to model original 3D products, including toys, souvenirs, jewelry, decor or items for Minecraft. The passage of this module will be the first step on the student's path to the exciting world of computer-aided design.