Electives

Focused on making, creating, designing, hacking, and inventing. While there are some assigned projects, the focus is mostly on student choice.

Students in the class will learn how to use 3D design software and how to make their designs a reality by using either the laser cutter, 3D printers or CNC equipment. This, along with an assortment of hand tools, will help the students prototype, test and build their projects. Students will also be introduced to basic programming of microcontrollers and often use them in the design of their personal projects.

Students create and collaborate to build whatever large-scale, meaningful projects they can dream up. Focused around the philosophies behind human-centered design, students will engage in iterative empathizing, ideating, prototyping, and executing their designs complete with access to state-of-the-art equipment and machinery.

Learn all about what it takes to own and operate a successful business venture. The curriculum focuses on the steps necessary to create, maintain, modify, and market the new business from an entrepreneurial perspective. Students will develop a business idea, research their market, create promotional materials, project their finances, evaluate startup funding options, and pitch their product or company.