Learning Doesn't Just Happen in the Classroom

When it comes to design and technology, there's a whole world of exciting things to discover beyond our classroom. Let your curiosity be your guide and explore new things. You can find helpful videos on YouTube, interesting websites about design, and even free software to create 3D designs. Don't forget to keep an ideas sketchbook, where you can draw and write down your cool ideas. Learning doesn't only happen in textbooks and assignments, so try to help grown-ups at work or in workshops to learn from their experience. Remember, if you're passionate and keep trying, you can create amazing things and make a difference in the world. Take every opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge, and see how your dreams become real. The path to greatness starts right outside our classroom doors.

Belive in yourself...  Be you!

 

Check out some of the links below to help you on your journey.

Free 3D design software

External Link Icon Tinkercad
Learn the basics of 3D design and Electronics - includes easy to follow tutorials for all ages
External Link Icon Autodesk autocad / inventor / revit architecture / fusion 360 / inventor / maya
Did you know that as a pupil of Lockerbie Academy you can get FREE ACCESS to the leading industry 3D design software for Architects, Engineers, Product Designers, Software Developers and Animators. Follow the link below to find out how.
External Link Icon Blender
Blender is a free- open source 3D modelling and design software that is used throughout the computer games industry.
External Link Icon Unreal Engine
Like playing computer games - why don't you start making them with the same software use to make Fortnight and the Witcher 4.

Achieve Learning

Achieve is your one-stop revision tool.  We use it extensively to empower our learners to take control of their learning.  Learn, Self Evaluate, Revise.  It's all here.

Did you know?  You can sign up for other subjects, even if your teacher hasn't created a class!

External Link Icon Login to Achieve

designclass.co.uk

Expand your knowledge.  This website has fantastic, easy to follow tutorials which will teach you how to use inventor.

External Link Icon Main Page
External Link Icon Basic Inventor Tutorials
External Link Icon Intermediate Tutorials
Scroll to the bottom of page for "CAD Challenges"
External Link Icon More advanced stuff

Inspiring Youtubers

External Link Icon Product Design Maker
The go-to for design and drawing skills
External Link Icon Feng zhu
A master of concept design
External Link Icon Blender guru
Check out his doughnut tutorial to learn the basics of blender