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Prototype & Design Internship

Class Number: ARCHTECH 10614139-1 - Prototype & Design Internship
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-614-139 PROTOTYPE & DESIGN INTERNSHIP ...an introduction to model building, safety, tools, materials, flexible mold making, casting, limited run production, techniques and practices as on-the-job training.

Course Typically Offered

  • With instructor approval

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Adhere to all safe practice standards and personal safety precautions
  2. Fabricate presentation quality team model
  3. Plan a professional base
  4. Build a professional base
  5. Carve a thin walled low density foam object by hand
  6. Build a "shadow Box" Limited 3D vertical model
  7. Mix silicone room temperature vulcanizing rubber molding material
  8. Create a Single Cavity RTV mold
  9. Mix Polyurethane casting material
  10. Create a Block RTV mold
  11. Cast a Urethane part in an RTV mold
  12. Match existing color in paint
  13. Create an identical appearing Replica Model
  14. Create a 2 -Part RTV mold
  15. Create a Multiple Part RTV mold
  16. Create a Multiple Part RTV mold with a Core
  17. Create an Archivable RTV mold
  18. Create a 2 -Part Rigid Fiberglass mold
  19. Create a Skin/Glove RTV mold with a Rigid Fiberglass Mother Mold
  20. Conduct a critical model review
  21. Estimate in writing the cost of a model prior to building it

Class Details

Class Number:
ARCHTECH 10614139-1 - Prototype & Design Internship
Location:
Off-Site
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring Session 2

Class Notes

Internship dates/times to be determined by each specific site.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/25/2026 - 5/19/2026 To Be Arranged
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Internship

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