The future of making is being transformed by digital fabrication, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping. Industries across design, engineering, medicine, and architecture now rely on advanced fabrication processes to create solutions faster, more sustainably, and with unprecedented precision. With the rise of 3D printing, CNC machining, robotics, mechatronics, and AI-assisted design, professionals need fluency in both physical prototyping and digital workflows.

Design University’s A.A.S. in Digital Fabrication & Rapid Prototyping prepares students for this evolving landscape. The program integrates traditional manufacturing principles with cutting-edge digital processes. Students learn to design, prototype, and fabricate using CAD/CAM software, CNC machines, robotics, 3D printers, and laser cutters, while also understanding quality control, sustainable material practices, and Industry 4.0 integration.

Graduates will be prepared for careers in product design, industrial design, manufacturing, and related fields, as well as positioned to continue into advanced study in engineering or design disciplines.

Learning Plan

− Duration: 2 Years (24 months)

− Structure: 4 Semesters (15 weeks each)

− Total Credit Hours: 60

− Delivery: 100% online + hybrid options (virtual simulations + in-person fabrication lab intensives)

− Credential Awarded: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Digital Fabrication & RapidPrototyping