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ART 117 — INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING (CUR-007)

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  • Resource type: course
  • Owner Unit: Art, Media, and Design
  • College/School: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Curriculum section: Art, Media, and Design
  • Catalog: ART 117
  • Last Verified: 2026-05-28

Course access

  • Level: yellow (Prerequisites Required)
  • Rationale: Catalog lists formal prerequisites, co-requisites, or program-status requirements.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Instructor permission or consent

Verification

Catalog description

This course will extend students' knowledge and experience in the practical and conceptual aspects of contemporary studio art practice by introducing desktop 3D printing technology. The class will focus on basic methods and materials, idea development, and the incorporation of interdisciplinary thinking. Students will design simple forms with 3D modeling software, utilize and/or modify existing 3D forms from open online resources, and learn how to operate the printer. The course will provide students the opportunity to explore new tools and skills, while maintaining a focus on the development of meaningful content in their work. Through projects, readings, slideshows, discussions, examples from art history and contemporary culture, students will actively participate in the evolving relationship between art and technology. ART 101 or consent of instructor is a prerequisite for this class.

Hardware relevance

Introduction to 3D printing integrated with artistic practice.

Notes

Catalog course key: ART 117. Course offerings and schedules are not verified in this pass.