Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 106142
As a graduate of the Prototype and Design program , you will be skilled in 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing , hand fabrication , high quality painting and �nishing , 3D drawing software , CNC machining , and RTV model making . You can build a variety of three-dimensional prototypes and models for use in manufacturing , consumer products , and other �elds of product development . You will also be able to construct three-dimensional models for use in props , architectural design , and mechanical design . Your skills will emphasize problem solving and critical thinking across all aspects from design to model completion . Career opportunities include product development , prototype model builder , engineering design , architectural model builder , RTV mold maker , rapid prototype technician , and pattern maker .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will compete the Prototype and Design Technician associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-614-152 Prototyping-Introduction to 10-606-119 Sketching-Technical 10-420-151 Prototype Machine Tool 10-614-148 Intro to Model Finishing 10-606-116 CAD-Intro 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A Semester Total
1 5 2 3 1 1 3 16
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10-614-235 CNC Mach / 2D Prog-Intro 10-614-238 Intro to SolidWorks Modeling 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 10-614-149 Advanced Model Finishing 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-614-155 Advanced SolidWorks Modeling Semester Total |
3 3 2 2 3 2 15 |
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Completed application .
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10-614-156 Intro Molding Process / Tech 10-614-138 CNC Machining-Adv 10-614-236 Rapid Prototype & Additive Mfg 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-614-237 Engineering & Mfg Processes 10-614-157 Advanced Molding Processes 10-614-158 Adv Additive Manufacturing Semester Total |
2 3 2 3 3 2 2 17 |
High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .) |
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High school background in mathematics and science .
High school algebra or equivalent .
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
Familiar with Microsoft Word and File Management .
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10-614-239 Prototype Career Prep 10-614-162 Architectural Model / Const
10-614-195 Model Building Internship 10-442-153 Prototype Metal Fabrication 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-614-143 Prototyping Solutions Advanced
10-614-139 Prototype & Design Internship 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
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5 3 17
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Total Credits |
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65 |
Develop planning strategies necessary to translate two-dimensional information into a three- dimensional prototype . Use critical thinking and problem solving techniques in the construction of a prototype . Create a variety of computer aided drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks . Create programs to be used on CNC ( computer numerical control ) milling machines using Surf CAM software . Construct 3D models using a variety of rapid prototyping processes . Produce highly detailed and accurate parts using the laser machining center . Fabricate silicone rubber molds and rigid molds suitable for casting . Build patterns and molds to be used for vacuum forming . Create jigs and �xtures necessary for special machining operations .
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
It is acceptable for students to take 10-804-118 , Interm Algebra w Apps and 10-804-196 , Trigonometry w Apps as alternatives to 10-804-113 , College Technical Math 1A and 10-804-114 , College Technical Math 1B .
If a student is considering pursuing a 4-year degree , Intermediate Algebra w / Apps , 10-804-118 , should be taken in place of 10-804-113 , College Tech Math 1A and 10-804-196 , Trigonometry w / Apps should be taken in place of 10-804-114 , College Tech Math 1B .
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