Pre-University Engagement

Workshops

Discover the excitement of design at NUS CDE's exclusive pre-university workshops.

Embark on an innovative journey through our makerspace workshops tailored to inspire and equip participants with the skills to create and innovate. Delve into diverse topics such as 3D printing, electronics prototyping and textile design, among others.

Enroll now to explore the endless possibilities of making and gain valuable resources to thrive in the dynamic world of innovation and technology.

Makerspace

Arduino as a Prototyping Tool

This is a basic workshop for Arduino training for beginners. The workshop will teach basic coding using Arduino programming. This workshop also covers basic electronics circuits built using Arduino platform. This is a practical workshop with lots of hand-on activities.

This workshop is designed for a beginner who wants to learn the basic techniques programming using Arduino hardware and software for prototyping.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max Capacity: 20 pax

Create a Circuit on a Prototyping Board Using Soft Soldering

Soft soldering is a useful prototyping skill to fabricate electronic circuits, but also a skill that allows an artist to express his or her creativity by constructing beautiful and robust wire models.

This workshop is designed for a beginner who wants to learn the basic techniques and requirements of soldering on a circuit board and creating wire models.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

Creating Hand-Held Sized Electronic Systems Using Expressif (ESP) Design Platform

If you've been wanting to learn to code using ESP32 but don't know where to start, this workshop is perfect for you. In this workshop, you will learn about programming concepts in the ESP environment. This workshop introduces you to coding using the ESP development platform through a hands-on approach.

This workshop is designed for students who are interested to learn about coding in the ESP32 platform, with some prior knowledge on programming.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

3D Printing for Prototyping

3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Being able to come up with a 3D printed prototype is an important step in the design process.

This workshop is designed for students who are interested to learn about prototyping in the 3D space. Students with little or some prior knowledge on computer aided drawing will have an advantage on picking up the practical skills.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

2D Design Using a Cricut Maker

The Cricut system is a smart and versatile cutting equipment that work with an easy-to-use app to help you design and personalise almost anything, i.e. custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Students who want to get a head-start in prototyping and have little or no experience in using computer-aided drawing software should attend this workshop.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

How to Use Laboratory Equipment for Prototyping

This workshop has been custom designed to provide pertinent hands-on experience on using common laboratory equipment, like the multimeter, oscilloscope and other available laboratory equipment. This experience will be important for students to know how to conduct their design and experimental work in studio and laboratory settings.

Students who have little or no experience in using common and dedicated laboratory equipment for experimental and prototyping work could attend this workshop.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

2D Design Using a Laser Cutter

Laser cutting machines provide a wide range of opportunities and possibilities. The versatility, speed, and precision of laser cutters enable makers, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs to produce everything from a simple machine concept to packaging to trophies & awards.

Students who want to get a head-start in prototyping and have some experience in using computer-aided drawing software should attend this workshop.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

How to Use Unity for Virtual Reality Development

This workshop provides an overview on designing apps in virtual reality (VR). This workshop takes a hands-on approach to learning Unity.

This workshop is suitable for students who are interested to design apps in VR.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

Introduction to Embroidery Machine for Making E-Textiles

This workshop provides an overview of the field, the current state of the art in e-textiles, and the possibilities and difficulties that arise from merging electronics with flexible materials.

Students who are interested to prototype using e-textiles should attend this workshop. The workshop materials will also be easy to pick-up for students who have some basic circuit making and hand sewing skills.

Relevant Programme: Innovation and Design Programme

Max capacity: 20 pax

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VENUE
CDE Campus

DATE & TIME
Weekdays, between 9am to 6pm 

WORKSHOPS IS OPEN FOR
Secondary and Pre-Tertiary schools  

FOR BOOKING OF WORKSHOPS, PLEASE CONTACT
Ms Genia Ong
Tel: +65 6516 8852
Email: geniaong@nus.edu.sgÂ