Maker Space MAKR

30 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026

MAKR 101 Making Fundamentals

Units: 1
Hours: 1 hour lecture

General Shop Safety, Mouse Controls, Keyboarding, File Structures, Measurement, Conversion, Scaling

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 102 Digital Resources for Making

Units: 1
Hours: 1 hour lecture

Exploration of internet resource banks for: digital files, understanding file extensions, identifying and selecting files for project types, modifying files, and overview of software applications for Making.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 103 Design Software for Making

Units: 2
Hours: 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab

Selection and use of common software such as Adobe Illustrator for FabLab/Makerspace project design: file types and purpose, file types for specific machines, workspace set-up, application vocabulary, keyboard shortcuts, on-screen navigation, project file structure, file iterations.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 104 Modern Making History and Theory

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture

Exploration of the history and ethos of Fab Labs and Maker Spaces: History of making and its role in human social development; transition from age- and gender-based roles to ageless and non-gendered ethos; collaborative making; design, testing, and implementation of new objects, repurposed items, and repairs.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 210 Maker Lab Technician

Units: 1.5
Hours: 1.5 hours lecture, 4.5 hours lab

Methods of effective assistance in a shop environment: Holistic view of tool, machine, and shop safety, combined with cleanliness and work-flow management; shop operational procedures, routine and on-the-spot tool maintenance and part changes; material identification, use, and storage; participation in a professional shop environment.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 220 Making with Hand Tools

Units: 1.5
Hours: .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Selection, use and safety of common hand tools: Care and maintenance; project design, prototype and production.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 230 Making with the Desktop Cutter

Units: 1.5
Hours: .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Selection, use and safety of desktop cutter and associated hand tools; design, materials, prototyping, and completion of a project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 240 Making with the Dye Sublimation Printer

Units: 1.5
Hours: .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Use and safety of the Dye Sublimation Printer, associated tools and materials: Considerations for specific applications, designing and prototyping, completion of project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 250 Making with the Printer Cutter

Units: 1.5
Hours: .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Transfers to: CSU

Use and safety of Printer Cutter and associated tools: Design, material selection, prototyping, and completion of project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 260 Making with the Laser Cutter

Units: 1.5
Hours: .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Transfers to: CSU

Use and safety of the laser cutter: Considerations for specific materials/project types, design, materials, prototyping, and completion of project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 270 Making with the 3-D Printer

Units: 1.5
Hours: .5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Basic use and safety for the 3D printer: Care and maintenance, safety, design, material considerations, prototyping, and completion of project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 501 Supervised Modern Making

Units: 0
Hours: 1 hour lab

Supervised design and production in the campus Fab Lab: Students will work individually or in small groups to facilitate completion of personal and course-based projects.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 520A Hand Tools - Introduction and Safety

Units: 0
Hours: .12 hours lecture

Selection, use and safety of common hand tools: Care and maintenance, general shop safety, and considerations for specific tools.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 520B Hand Tools - Design and Testing

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .36 hours lab

Designing projects to be made with hand tools: design, materials, prototyping.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 520C Hand Tools - Production

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .72 hours lab

Production of project made with hand tools: application of safety and design elements, completion of project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 530A Desktop Cutter - Introduction and Safety

Units: 0
Hours: .12 hours lecture

Selection, use and safety of desktop cutter and associated hand tools: Care and maintenance, general safety, and considerations for specific tools.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 530B Desktop Cutter - Design and Testing

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .36 hours lab

Designing projects to be made with the desktop cutter: design, materials, prototyping.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 530C Desktop Cutter - Production

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .72 hours lab

Production of project made with the desktop cutter: application of safety and design elements, completion of project.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 540A Dye Sublimation Printer - Introduction and Safety

Units: 0
Hours: .12 hours lecture

Use and safety of the Dye Sublimation Printer, associated tools and materials: Care and maintenance, general safety, and considerations for specific applications.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 540B Dye Sublimation Printer - Design and Testing

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .36 hours lab

Designing projects to be made with the Dye Sublimation Printer: design, materials, prototyping.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 540C Dye Sublimation Printer - Production

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .72 hours lab

Production of project made with the Dye Sublimation Printer: application of safety and design elements, completion of project.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 550A Printer Cutter - Introduction and Safety

Units: 0
Hours: .12 hours lecture

Selection, use and safety of Printer Cutter and associated hand tools: Care and maintenance, general safety, and considerations for specific tools.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 550B Printer Cutter - Design and Testing

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .36 hours lab

Designing projects to be made with the printer cutter: design, materials, prototyping.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 550C Printer Cutter - Production

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .72 hours lab

Production of project made with the printer cutter: application of safety and design elements, completion of project.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MAKR 560A Laser Cutter - Introduction and Safety

Units: 0
Hours: .12 hours lecture

Basic use and safety for the laser cutter: Care and maintenance, general safety, and considerations for specific materials/project types.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 560B Laser Cutter - Design and Testing

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .36 hours lab

Designing projects to be made with the laser cutter: design, materials, prototyping.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 560C Laser Cutter - Production

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .72 hours lab

Production of project made with the laser cutter: application of safety and design elements, completion of project.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 570A 3D Printer - Introduction and Safety

Units: 0
Hours: .12 hours lecture

Basic use and safety for the 3D printer: Care and maintenance, general shop safety, and considerations for specific project types.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 570B 3D Printer - Design and Testing

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .36 hours lab

Designing projects to be made with the 3D printer: design, materials, prototyping.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MAKR 570C 3D Printer - Production

Units: 0
Hours: .12 - .72 hours lab

Production of project made with the 3D printer: application of safety and design elements, completion of project.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

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