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Digital Fabrication Courses

Get hands-on experience with laser cutters, 3d printers and CNC technology in the Digital Fabrication class. Class time is split between learning 3d modeling software and fabricating projects at a range of scales in the Laney FabLab.

SPRING 2024
224B DIGITAL FABRICATION II
2 UNITS
Continuation of CARP 224A
(21582)
Lab 2:00-4:50 PM, Tuesdays
Lec 1:00-1:50 PM, Tuesdays

For questions or additional information, contact instructor Matthew Wolpe  – mwolpe@peralta.edu


Not currently available. We hope to have following Digital Fabrication courses available in the future.

DIGFAB 103
Fusion 360 for Digital Fabrication
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab, 52.5 hours Learning Center (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to advanced 3D modeling techniques using Autodesk Fusion 360 computer assisted design (CAD) software. 0956.90


DIGFAB 110
Small Living Spaces I
4 units, 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 105 hours Learning Center (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to building small living spaces that are low cost, safe, energy efficient, regenerative, comfortable, beautiful, sustainable, and shareable using Digital Fabrication Tools: Gain exposure to advanced computer assisted design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication of small living spaces such as vans, tiny home trailers, and containers. 0956.90


DIGFAB 111
Small Living Spaces II
4 units, 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab, 105 hours Learning Center (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: DIGFAB 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Continuation of DIGFAB 110: Increased exposure to advanced computer assisted design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication of small living spaces such as vans, tiny home trailers, and containers. 0956.90


DIGFAB 120
Sign Making
2 units, 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab, 52.5 hours Learning Center (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Create physical signs for businesses using Digital Fabrication Technology machines, tools, and techniques: Gain exposure to advanced computer assisted design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication of outdoor and indoor commercial signs. 0956.90


DIGFAB 501
Digital Fabrication Open Lab
0 units, 17.50 – 70.00 hours lab, 17.50 – 70.00 hours Learning Center (SP or P/NP)
Course study under this section may be repeated three times.
Access to the FabLab digital fabrication and design labs: Supervised tutoring in graphic software, CNC machine use, and hand tool use. 0956.90