Curriculum Tools
Autodesk To Offer Design Academy Free Through iTunes U
Autodesk will release the
Autodesk Design Academy, a collection of curriculum resources, available 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," according to a news release.
The company is also launching the Autodesk Design Academy Multi-Touch Book, a resource featuring learning materials focused on
Autodesk SketchBook Express, for digital art and concept sketching.
The move is part of an initiative from the company launched in December 2014 that aims to make access to its design and creativity software
freely available and accessible to schools and students.
"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 of education at Autodesk, in a prepared statement. "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."
The Design Academy and book will both be available through iTunes U beginning in the fall.
About the Author
Joshua Bolkan is contributing editor for Campus Technology, THE Journal and STEAM Universe. He can be reached at jbolkan@gmail.com.