The following course elements are considered and implemented; short general introduction to rapid prototyping techniques, introduction to the principles of 3D-printing, various methods for converting a surface based model to a solid based model, conversion of NURBS or SubD models to mesh models, orientation in different file formats, managing the 3D-printer in the Digital Fabrication Lab of the KTH School of Architecture, rules and policies.
AD1PR1 3D-Printing 1 2.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The objective of this course is to teach the students how a digital 3D-model can be output as a physical model or prototype through 3D-printing. Upon completing the course, students should be able to independently operate the 3D-printer located in the Digital Fabrication Lab of the KTH School of Architecture.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Students at the architecture program, KTH.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- MOM1 - Active Participation in all Lectures and Training, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in all lectures and practical training sessions.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Architecture
Education cycle
First cycle