Learning Overview
123D Design is a free online app that makes it easy for anyone to create models for 3D printing. Join our instructor as he walks through the basics of 3D modeling in 123D Design, from understanding the interface to using basic geometric shapes to create your first 3D model of a robot.
This is a great first course for those who are new to 3D, and/or for those who want to learn more about working in a 3D application.
Topics include:
- Working with the 123D Design interface
- Adding and moving 3D shapes
- Changing dimensions
- Selecting strategies
- Adding colors and textures
Recommended Grades 4-8th
Get The Software: 123D Design
System Requirements:
- Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 or later with 2 GHz+ processor; or compatible
- RAM: 1.5 GB minimum, 2+ GB RAM Recommended
- Hard Disk: 1.5 GB
- Video Card: Direct3D 9 or 10 graphics support with 64+ MB
Technology Standards
Learning Outcomes based on the International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE) & Common Core.
This tutorial covers the following ISTE standards:
- Empowered Learner
- 1c, 1d
- Knowledge Constructor
- 3d
- Innovative Designer
- 4b
- Creative Communicator
- 6c, 6d
- Global Collaborator
- 7d
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Resources For Parents
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This is a great first course for those who are new to 3D, and/or for those who want to learn more about working in a 3D application.
Get The Software: 123D Design
System Requirements:
- Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 or later with 2 GHz+ processor; or compatible
- RAM: 1.5 GB minimum, 2+ GB RAM Recommended
- Hard Disk: 1.5 GB
- Video Card: Direct3D 9 or 10 graphics support with 64+ MB
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- Build a Spaceship in 123d Design
- Learn how to 3D model a star
- Learn how to convert a 2D drawing from Inkscape into a 3D model