Course Outline for Industrial Technology 201
Makerspace Project Prototyping

Effective: Fall 2019
SLO Rev: 09/18/2018
Catalog Description:

INDT 201 - Makerspace Project Prototyping

54.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
Development and prototyping of student-selected projects. Automated design tools, automated and hand fabrication and assembly techniques, measurement and evaluation of prototype.
0945.00 - Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance*
Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Laboratory 54.00
Total 54.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Use automated design tools to facilitate the design of their chosen project.
  2. Produce a prototype using standard hand and power tools, laser cutter/engraver, 3D printer, and/or other advanced manufacturing tools.
  3. Evaluate the prototype against the design goals and develop a plan for revisions and improvements.
Course Content:
  1. Prototype Design
    1. Prototype Goals and Specifications
    2. Material and Fabrication Options
  2. Project Fabrication
    1. Digital Layout for 2D or 3D Fabrication
    2. Optimization of Automated Production
    3. Hand and Power Tool Supplemental Processes
  3. Testing, Evaluation, and Revision
    1. Functional Testing
    2. Comparison to Design Goals
    3. Revision Plan for Next Iteration
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Hands-on Activities
  2. Demonstration/Exercise
  3. One-on-one coaching
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Select a prototype project. Develop a description and specifications for the prototype. List the steps you will follow to evaluate the prototype.
  2. Create the design documents, as appropriate for your prototype. This may include sketches, assembly drawings, and bill of materials.
  3. Build your prototype. Leverage the fabrication capabilities in the Makerspace to optimize your prototype. Justify your selection of assembly techniques on the basis of speed of assembly, cost, performance, and aesthetics.
  4. Evaluate your finished prototype. Did it meet your design goals? What revisions would you make before building the next prototype?
  1. Attendance
  2. Projects
  3. Demonstration of practice and skills
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. The student will utilize hand, power, and automated fabrication tools to create a prototype of a student-selected project.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Inkscape. Inkscape.org, (/e).
  2. OnShape. OnShape.com, (/e).
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Development and prototyping of student-selected projects. Automated design tools, automated and hand fabrication and assembly techniques, measurement and evaluation of prototypes.