Course Detail: PDFN-132 - FOUNDATIONS - PROCESS AND MAKING

  

This course will familiarize students with the basic construction and fabrication techniques of design model construction. Through the completion of a hand-held power tool model, students will be introduced to the majority of tools, machines and best practices needed to achieve successful models and projects within the Model Shop. Special emphasis is placed on a high level of craftsmanship required in models for industry. This course will familiarize students with surfacing techniques appropriate to model making and painting processes. Students learn a wide variety of methods and techniques needed to safely complete future projects. Safety is the MOST essential function of this course.


$900
Open to high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Students who wish to receive financial support from their Michigan school district should follow these steps:


Step 1

Submit an approval letter or form from your high school guidance counselor or principal stating that you are approved to participate and the dollar amount that the district will pay toward the $900 cost of tuition to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu 

Step 2 

Once the approval letter or form is received from the student, the student will receive further instructions on how to register for their dual enrollment course(s) with a specific discount code for their school district. 

If a counselor, principal or administrator submits the approval letter or form via email to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu  the following information must be provided

  • Student first and last name

  • Student email address

  • Parent/guardian first and last name

  • Parent/guardian email address

  • Student or parent/guardian phone number


 Session Information: 25FA-PDFN-132-T1E (1 seats (100%) remaining)

Schedule: Every week on Tuesday and Thursday, starting on 09/04/25 and ending on 12/11/25 (excluding 11/27/25)
Times: 04:00pm-06:45pm EDT
Price : $900.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Mariam Ezzat

Facility Detail

Taubman Center for Design Education
T*1113
460 West Baltimore
Detroit, MI 48202