Unit 5: Development, Prototyping & Construction
Duration of Days: 8
The theory of "Flat Pattern" developmentâhow to "unfold" a 3D object into a 2D template.
Create flat patterns in AutoCAD for geometric shapes (prisms, cylinders, or pyramids). They will print these developments, cut them out, and construct physical 3D models to verify their CAD accuracy.
The "CAD-to-Construct" Project—a physical 3D model assembled from a student-drafted flat pattern development
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flat Pattern Theory: From 3D to 2D | 1.5 |
| 2 | Developing Radial & Curved Surfaces | 1 |
| 3 | Fabrication and Accuracy Verification | 2.5 |
| 4 | Final Unit Assessment & Course Reflection | 3 |