3D Design Software Leader Helps Educators Access Curricula Resources
with New iTunes U Course
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 29, 2015--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced the availability of the new Autodesk
Design Academy iTunes U course, marking the first time the company has
shared its portfolio of curricula resources through iTunes U. Developed
by educators and subject matter experts across the globe, the Autodesk
Design Academy provides hundreds of standards-aligned class projects to
support design-based disciplines in science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematics (STEAM) while using Autodesk’s professional-grade
3D design, engineering and entertainment software used in industry,
helping students develop 21st century skills and prepare for
future careers.
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The Autodesk Design Academy provides hundreds of standards-aligned class projects, including lessons in Autodesk Fusion 360, which brings CAD, CAM and CAE together in the cloud. (Photo: Business Wire)
iTunes U is the best way to bring a classroom together on iPad, helping
educators build lessons with amazing content, collect and grade student
work and stay connected with their class.
A key component of the Autodesk Design Academy iTunes U course is
learning materials about the use of Autodesk
Fusion 360, which brings CAD, CAM and CAE together in the cloud.
It’s an integrated, connected, and accessible platform built for the new
ways products are being designed and made.
Autodesk also launches the Autodesk Design Academy Multi-Touch book,
which includes learning materials about Autodesk
SketchBook Express, software that brings digital art and concept
sketching to life. Both the iTunes U course and Multi-Touch book will be
available for free on iPad this fall.
“Getting our curricula and learning resources to millions of educators
for free through iTunes U and Multi-Touch books is a fantastic
opportunity to empower students with the tools that will help them to
imagine, design and create a better world,” said Randy Swearer, vice
president, Education, Autodesk. “The new Autodesk Design Academy iTunes
U course helps us to bring best-in-class resources to more schools,
establishing a future pipeline of designers, architects and engineers.”
In December 2014, Autodesk announced
a multi-million dollar commitment to make available free access to its
3D design software and creativity applications to schools, educators and
students around the globe to support future global economies and drive
innovation.
“Autodesk software is used heavily in the engineering industry, and I
want my students to know it well so they can jump right into a job
without the employer needing to train them,” said Jennifer Hohne,
educator, Heritage Hills High School, Lincoln City, Indiana.
The Autodesk Design Academy complements Autodesk’s 3D design software
and creativity applications across the education continuum to advance
learning outcomes, including:
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Building proficiency with learners to support STEAM education both in
and outside of the classroom
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Imparting industry-relevant knowledge and 3D design skills to give
students a competitive edge to achieve their personal goals today, and
career success in the future
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Helping educators inspire creativity and innovation through a
project-based curriculum and a multidisciplinary approach to
education; facilitating collaboration and hands-on problem-solving
skills that reflect today’s business realities
To request free access to Autodesk software for educational
institutions, visit www.autodesk.com/academic.
To gain access to the Autodesk Design Academy, Autodesk Design Academy
iTunes U course for Fusion 360 and Autodesk Design Academy Multi-Touch
books for SketchBook Express, visit academy.autodesk.com.
For information regarding training, support and software implementation,
please locate your local Autodesk Academic Partner: http://www.autodesk.com/education/learn-and-teach/authorized-academic-partner.
About Autodesk
Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world.
Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital
artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software to unlock their
creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit
autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, and Fusion 360 are registered trademarks
of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA
and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or
trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the
right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and
pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for
typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
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Free Autodesk software and/or cloud-based services may only be used
for educational purposes and are subject to acceptance of and compliance
with the terms and conditions of the software license agreement or terms
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Autodesk, Inc.
Emily McNab, 415-937-4895
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