Prototype and Design - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Prototype and Design from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Engineering Design degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Prototype and Design program prepares students to build a variety of three dimensional prototypes and models used in the design and engineering industry. Students learn to develop prototypes for use in the manufacturing of automobiles, toys, and various stages of product development. They also learn to build three-dimensional models used for architectural design , mechanical design, litigation, props, special effects and the entertainment industry. Program graduates will acquire skills in modelmaking, welding, CNC machining, industrial design , problem solving and critical thinking. Employment Potential A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: Product Development: develops and designs new products through the use of prototypes. Prototype Model Builder: provides research and development on new products, works with molding, and makes models for all types of industries, such as toy and automobile manufacturers, so that the prototype will look like the finished product before production begins. Engineering Design: translates engineering data and vendor information into scale prototypes or CAD models for use with Rapid Prototyping Processes. Usually employed in design and development of new products or systems. Architectural Model Builder: translates, to scale, all architectural drawings using plot plans, elevations, sections, and details to construct three dimensional models using a wide variety of materials and processes. Legal Model Builder: creates models that help win court cases by allowing a judge and jury to see a three-dimensional representation of the scene of an accident, injury, or crime. Props and Special Effects Model Builder: makes models for the movie, television, and stage play industries. Pattern and Mold Maker: fabricates wood, plastic, or metal patterns and molds for casting parts. With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment. Mechanical Prototype Designer Model Shop Supervisor Computer Numerical Control Machinery Programmer/Operator Rapid Prototyping Operator Architectural Designer/Model Builder Freelance Model Builder View more details on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering Design courses.