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CAD Missions Syllabus

9 Levels โ€ข Each level includes 10 missions + 1 recap project.

Mission-based CAD progression designed to build real 3D design skills through short challenges and recap projects. Use this page to see exactly what students/learners build at every level.

Who this is for

  • Independent learners building CAD skills and a portfolio (Professional Track)
  • Educators / STEM programs running facilitated CAD time (Educator License)
  • Parents / homeschool who want a clear scope before enrolling

How it works

  • Missions (10โ€“20 min): one skill at a time
  • Recap Project (30โ€“180+ min): combines skills into a finished build
  • Level advancement (Professional Track): projects mark real progress
  • What is CAD?

Syllabus

Jump to: Level 1 ยท Level 2 ยท Level 3 ยท Level 4 ยท Level 5 ยท Level 6 ยท Level 7 ยท Level 8 ยท Level 9

Level 1

10 Missions 1 Project

Core navigation, sketch basics, and first solid features.

Missions

  1. Mission 1 โ€” Interface & Navigation | Cube10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 2 โ€” Step Block | Extrude Cut Feature10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 3 โ€” Tiered Block | Add Extrude10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 4 โ€” Bevel Block | Line Tool10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 5 โ€” Double Bevel Block | Two Extrusions10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 6 โ€” Hole Block | Circle Tool10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 7 โ€” Cove Block | 3-Point Arc Tool10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 8 โ€” Deep Cove Block | Multiple Sketch Tools10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 9 โ€” Castle Block | Multiple Surface Extrusions10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 10 โ€” Pyramid | Consecutive Sketches & Extrusions10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 1 โ€” Phone Dock 30-45 min

Combine key skills from this level into one finished model and export a printable STL.

Level 2

10 Missions 1 Project

More constraints, sketch tools, and clean design intent.

Missions

  1. Mission 11 โ€” Pinched Block | Mirror Tool10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 12 โ€” Rib Block | Mirror Feature10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 13 โ€” Fillet Rib Block | Various Fillets10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 14 โ€” Chamfer Rib Block | Various Chamfers10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 15 โ€” Draft Cone Block | Draft & Shell Features10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 16 โ€” Polygon Shell | Polygon Sketch Tool10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 17 โ€” Lettering | Angle Dimensions & Lettering10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 18 โ€” Tapered Ring Block | Multiple Features10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 19 โ€” Sloped Hollow Block | Undefined Angles10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 20 โ€” Throne Block | Schematics & Minimal Instructions10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 2 โ€” Whistle 45-60 min

Use advanced sketch tools to build a clean, editable model and export for 3D printing.

Level 3

10 Missions1 Project

Revolve, sweep, loft, shell, and feature planning.

Missions

  1. Mission 21 โ€” Hourglass Cylinder | Revolve Feature10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 22 โ€” Sphere Block | Up-to-next Extrusion10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 23 โ€” Offset Revolve Block | Offset Axis10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 24 โ€” Doughnut Ellipse | Ellipse Sketch Tool10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 25 โ€” Axial Pulley | Parallel Constraints10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 26 โ€” Pendant Block | Custom Wave Design10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 27 โ€” Four-Way Pipe | Shell on Multiple Surfaces10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 28 โ€” Heart Stack | Transform & Boolean Tools10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 29 โ€” Sweep Block | Constraints-Only10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 30 โ€” Spring Button | Sketch Offset & Trim Tools10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 3 โ€” Nest Egg Piggy Bank45-60 min

Build a shaped part using revolve/sweep/loft and publish a print-ready file.

Level 4

10 Missions1 Project

Multi-part modeling, mates, motion, and fit.

Missions

  1. Mission 31 โ€” Letter Sweep | Sweep Tool10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 32 โ€” Sweep Rib Block | Intersection Sketch10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 33 โ€” Archway Block | Compound Sweep Path10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 34 โ€” Three-Way Pipe | Multiple Sweeps10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 35 โ€” Point Loft Pyramid | Loft Feature10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 36 โ€” Polygon Loft | Offset Plane10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 37 โ€” Loft Rib Block | Loft Perpendicular Surfaces10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 38 โ€” Loft Arc | Path & Multiple Profiles10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 39 โ€” Bottle | Spline Tool Loft10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 40 โ€” Enclosed Cone | Enclose & Thicken Features10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 4 โ€” Modular Headband45-60 min

Build a headband with modular attachments using planes, loft, fillet, mirror and thicken.

Level 5

10 Missions1 Project

Patterns tools and features.

Missions

  1. Mission 41 โ€” Path Pattern10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 42 โ€” Cog Cylinder10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 43 โ€” Geneva Wheel10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 44 โ€” Spire Cone10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 45 โ€” Dome Cluster Block10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 46 โ€” Lattice Cube10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 47 โ€” Ratchet Cube10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 48 โ€” Shelf Cube10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 49 โ€” Dovetail Block10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 50 โ€” Box & Lid Cube10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 5 โ€” Connect Meta 460โ€“120 min

Design a functional multi-part board game. Get ready, it's divided into 3 sub-projects!

Level 6

10 Missions1 Project

Missions

  1. Mission 51 โ€” Drop Lock10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 52 โ€” Rotation Switch10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 53 โ€” Hex Grid Block10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 54 โ€” Snug Pin Block10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 55 โ€” Clip Fasten Block10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 56 โ€” Slider Block10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 57 โ€” Hinge Block10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 58 โ€” Sealed Box Cube10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 59 โ€” Gear Block10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 60 โ€” Double Helical Gear10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 6 โ€” Cryptex90โ€“150 min

Design a multi-part combination-locked device with 5 dials that can hide a small message.

Level 7

10 Missions1 Project

Multiple parts that fit together.

Missions

  1. Mission 61 โ€” Cylinder Wrap10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 62 โ€” Snap Fit10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 63 โ€” Ball & Socket10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 64 โ€” Chain Block10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 65 โ€” Hex Drawer10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 66 โ€” Orbit Rings10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 67 โ€” + Revolution10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 68 โ€” Spiral Block10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 69 โ€” Joystick10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 70 โ€” Nut & Bolt10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 7 โ€” Hypno-Spinner90โ€“150 min

Build a multi-part rotating fidget with gears and enclosure.

Level 8

10 Missions1 Project

Complex curve features.

Missions

  1. Mission 71 โ€” 3D heart10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 72 โ€” Knotted Sweep10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 73 โ€” Twist Link10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 74 โ€” Twist Lock10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 75 โ€” Carved Bowl10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 76 โ€” Icosahedron10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 77 โ€” Jewel Ring10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 78 โ€” Pyramid Twist10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 79 โ€” Scissor10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 80 โ€” Thumbnut10โ€“20 min

Recap Project

Project 8 โ€” Puzzle Bunny120โ€“180 min

Based on an old wooden puzzle toy, create a multi-part bunny-shaped 3D puzzle.

Level 9

10 Missions1 Project

Combine the tools you've already worked with and practice with new ones like the 3D fit spline.

Missions

  1. Mission 81 โ€” Hex Grid Basket10โ€“20 min
  2. Mission 82 โ€” Twist Post10โ€“20 min
  3. Mission 83 โ€” Click Roller10โ€“20 min
  4. Mission 84 โ€” Hinge Cube10โ€“20 min
  5. Mission 85 โ€” Polygon Spiral10โ€“20 min
  6. Mission 86 โ€” Spiral Slider10โ€“20 min
  7. Mission 87 โ€” Vase Pattern10โ€“20 min
  8. Mission 88 โ€” Vortex Coupler10โ€“20 min
  9. Mission 89 โ€” Infinity Block10โ€“20 min
  10. Mission 90 โ€” Turbulent Cuboid10โ€“20 min

Final Project

Project 9 โ€” Capstone Project3โ€“6 hrs

Deliver your own portfolio-ready design + documentation + short presentation summary.

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Last updated: Jan 2026