Smart City (digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, IoT, architecture, development tools, programming language)

The course provides students with comprehensive introduction to:

• Implementation of product ideas through instruments of digital fabrication;
• Project management and development;
• Fabrication-oriented design and operating CNC machines.

Students during this program will work in groups on creation of prototypes and functional models of urban-themed projects under guidance of experienced moderators. The course includes using different types of tools for digital fabrication from computer aided design programs to cnc machines such as laser cutter, pcb milling machine, 3D-printer etc.

The course accepts student project ideas (requires an interview with lab representatives before applying).

Students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience of:

• Using modern CAD systems (Autodesk Fusion 360, Solidworks, Eagle, Altium);
• Electronics design;
• Programming;
• Project design;
• Project development;
• Digital fabrication;
• Rapid prototyping.

• Good command of English. All classes and extracurricular activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of the Russian language is not required. 
• Applicants are expected to have at least 2 year of University level studies. 
• Experience in one or several competences (CAD/CAM/product design/programming/electronics) is welcomed and provides better experience of participation.