3D Design (1 week)
This one-week 3D Design course will give you the opportunity to explore different iconic materials used in product design, researching their properties and uses throughout history. You will be introduced to drawing techniques, 3D making skills, as well as product photography. Guided by our expert tutors, you will explore the product design process from concept development through to design. Access will be given to the college’s workshops, giving you the opportunity to experiment and investigate materials before creating your 3D product.
Develop your skills in:Â Â Material understanding | Model fabrication | Basic digital skills including use of laser cutter | Presentation | Idea generation and development | Conceptual thinking
DATES & FEES
Course Location
CSVPA Cambridge
Course Length
1 week
Course Dates
Sunday 6th July 2025
Sunday 13th July 2025
Price
£1,990 (one week)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
COURSE BENEFITS
LEARN FROM ART AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
This programme will give you the chance to study in central Cambridge in a fun and creative environment led by experienced tutors at CSVPA.
BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY
Exploring idea generation through material investigation and fabricating processes, you will gain an understanding of the basic skills required for a wide range of 3D design disciplines. Through experimentation and quick-fire responses to the brief, you will start to understand the idea behind key 3D Design principles, including scale, abstraction, material, structure, form movement and colour and their place within wider design pathways.
PROGRESSION AT CSVPA
Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses (if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course).
PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
This course is taught in English, and students are asked to communicate with each other in English, giving our international students the perfect opportunity to practice their English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.
COURSE OUTCOMES
You will, through creative problem solving, create 10 outcomes answering the brief based around redesigning a single object.
You will utilise state of the art laser cutter technology to prototype conceptual ideas.
Project will culminate in a group presentation of outcomes where peers will be able to discuss new ideas and skills developed over the week’s activities.
ENTRY
Age
14-18 years old
Who is it for
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 18 years who is interested in 3D Design, Crafting and Product Design. Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses.
English Level
Minimum English standard: International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Week 1 | 1st Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | 2nd Sunday |
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Breakfast (time) | Arrival, induction and campus tour | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
Morning 08:00 - 12:00 | Arrival, induction and campus tour | Introduction and overview of the week. Introduction to first project. | Introduction to casting. Demonstration of basic ideas of casting. Begin casting project. | Excursion to Kettle’s Yard, focusing on observing sculptures. | Introduction to relief sculpture. Demonstration of relief casting. Student project using clay. | Finalise all project work. Group critique. Of all the projects, what is your favourite work and why? | Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) | Departure |
Lunch 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) | Departure |
Afternoon 13:00 - 16:00 | Arrival, induction and campus tour | Continue construction of first project. Photograph to document completion. | Continue casting project with different materials. | Sculpting through touch. | Continue clay relief sculptures | Group exhibition. Students present their work to each other. Certificate presentation. | Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) | Departure |
Dinner 16:30 - 18:00 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Departure |
Evening 19:30 - 22:00 | Evening Activities | Park Social Time - City View Ferris Wheel | Bowling /Ice Skating / Rock Climbing | Talent Show / Trashion Show/ Tie Dye Arts & Crafts | Cinema / Punting | CSVPA Disco / Dance Party | Selfie Orienteering Challenge | Departure |