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ANI 411 — 3D PRINTING WORKSHOP (CUR-193)

ANI 411 — 3D PRINTING WORKSHOP is a DePaul University catalog course in Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. 3D printers have become an indispensable tool for artists, manufactures, and designers for quick physical realization of everything from character models to product designs. In this workshop students will get a complete introduction to 3D printing. Students will learn the basics of FDM, SLA, and SLS printing including assembly, calibration, slicing, model preparation, and materials.

Summary 🟢 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Animation
  • College/School: Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
  • Curriculum section: Art, Media, and Design
  • Catalog: ANI 411
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Course access

  • Access: 🟢 Green — Open or routine access
  • Rationale: No formal prerequisites listed in catalog description; open to any student meeting university registration rules.
  • Prerequisites: None listed in catalog description

Verification

Catalog description

3D printers have become an indispensable tool for artists, manufactures, and designers for quick physical realization of everything from character models to product designs. In this workshop students will get a complete introduction to 3D printing. Students will learn the basics of FDM, SLA, and SLS printing including assembly, calibration, slicing, model preparation, and materials. Various techniques in modeling will be covered from organic sculpting in Zbrush to accurately engineered models in Fusion. Personal projects and experimentation are encouraged. ANI 423 or equivalent 3D modeling experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Resource relevance

Catalog course linked to map themes/programs: fabrication.

Notes

Catalog course key: ANI 411.

Catalog context

  • Themes: fabrication
  • Recent schedule: 2026-2027 Autumn — Joshua Jones