Product Development Prototyping (3D): Advanced Rapid Prototyping, SCERT

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (PDP-AAS)
Introduction to Rapid Prototyping Short-Term Certificate (PDP-SCERT)
Advanced Rapid Prototyping Short-Term Certificate: (APDP-SCERT)

About the Program

This program introduces students to product development and prototyping opportunities with emphasis on core design concepts, testing analysis, and rapid prototyping through the use of modern graphic software, laser scanning technology, and industry standard rapid prototyping equipment. This program is well suited for students looking for a career in product development, current professionals who want to update their skill level, as well as entrepreneurs interested in working to develop their own ideas and products.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree: 60 credit hours
• Introduction to Rapid Prototyping Short-Term Certificate: 24 credit hours
• Advanced Rapid Prototyping Short-Term Certificate: 21 credit hours

Program Goals

• Introduce students to the broad scope of the product development process from concept to production
• Understand the necessity for product prototyping and testing as part of the design and product development process

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the product design process
• Understand and be able to articulate the material and production processes
• Exhibit the ability to capture design intent through various sketching and design processes
• Accurately capture product functionality in modern design software
• Generate accurate prototype parts for testing and analysis
• Initiate and implement design modifications as the part evolves from concept to producible product
• Be able to generate reports throughout the various stages of product development and design testing

Certificate Goals

• Provide product prototyping skills used in additive manufacturing to beginning and/or advanced students preparing them for beginning or advanced employment opportunities

Certificate Outcomes: Introduction to Rapid Prototyping

• Demonstrate knowledge of the product design process
• Understand and be able to articulate the material and production processes
• Exhibit the ability to capture design intent through various sketching and design processes

Certificate Outcomes: Advanced Rapid Prototyping

• Accurately capture product functionality in modern design software
• Generate accurate prototype parts for testing and analysis
• Initiate and implement design modifications as the part evolves from concept to producible product
• Be able to generate reports throughout the various stages of product development and design testing

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on ACCUPLACER® test
• Declare intent to enter the Computer Numerical Control Program
• Students must Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus President/CAO