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title: "3D Design and Printing"
site: "Scotch Global Thrive"
url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/courses/3d-printing"
description: "Dive into the exciting world of 3D design and printing with our beginner-friendly course. This course is specifically tailored for students who are new to the field, providing a supportive and engaging environment to learn and grow.Welcome to the captivating world of Mechatronics, where mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering converge to form remarkable design solutions."
published: "2023-09-28"
updated: "2025-07-22"
---

# 3D Design and Printing

Dive into the exciting world of 3D design and printing with our beginner-friendly course. This course is specifically tailored for students who are new to the field, providing a supportive and engaging environment to learn and grow.Welcome to the captivating world of Mechatronics, where mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering converge to form remarkable design solutions.
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Dive into the exciting world of 3D design and printing with our beginner-friendly course. This course is specifically tailored for students who are new to the field, providing a supportive and engaging environment to learn and grow.
with Travis Ryan

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## Dive into the exciting world of 3D design and printing with our beginner-friendly course. This course is specifically tailored for students who are new to the field, providing a supportive and engaging environment to learn and grow.

Embark on an educational journey with our **3D Design and Printing Course**, perfect for beginners. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of 3D modelling and printing. You’ll start with the **basics of 3D concepts**, building a strong foundation from the ground up. Our step-by-step guidance will help you become familiar with **user-friendly design software**, making your first foray into digital design both exciting and accessible. Delve into the **3D printer basics**, learning about their diverse types and functions, and how to operate them with confidence. Through **material exploration**, you’ll discover the vast possibilities of printable materials and their practical applications. **Simple projects** will provide hands-on experience, reinforcing your skills and enhancing your creative confidence. You won’t be alone on this creative voyage; **community collaboration** is at the heart of our course, allowing you to share ideas and grow alongside fellow beginners. Join us to transform your curiosity into creation and start shaping your world in three dimensions.

This course is beginner-friendly and fosters a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

## 3D design and printing

### [3D Design and Printing](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/schedule/3d-printing)

Price: Course cost: $1440
| ****When is this course?**** | Semester Two |
|---|---|
| **How long is this course?** | 18 weeks |
| **Course level** | Level one |
| **Independent learning** | 1.5 hours per week |
| **Collaborative learning** | One 60-minute online session per week |
| **What will I require?** | Laptop or iPad |
| **Who should take this course?** | Students with a keen interest in science, technology and engineering principles. |
| **Thrive pathway** | 3D design and printing (Level one)  Fundamentals of coding (Level two)  Mechatronics (Level two)  Algebra in mathematics (Level three)  Physics (Level three) |
| **What could this course lead to?** | WACE Engineering Studies WACE Physics WACE Design WACE Computer Science IBDP Design Technology IBDP Physics IBDP Computer Science |

### Meet our course facilitator Travis Ryan

## Meet Travis Ryan, a passionate course facilitator with a degree in Computer Science from ECU and Mechatronics from UWA.

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Link: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/assets/images/datalist/3D-Printing-Design-course-overview.docx

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