Makerspace Program

Applications for the Winter 2020 cohort are open now.

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Applications for the July 2020 cohort will open in March.

What is the KCI SPACE Program?

The SPACE (Supporting Prototyping & Creativity in Education) program is designed for people who are interested in honing their maker skills and are seeking employment in fabrication laboratories and makerspaces within community centers, libraries, and educational settings. The program provides instruction and support for building models and prototypes, strategies to spark innovation and invention, and creative problem-solving and collaboration.

Participants will learn how to use all of the essential tools of a Makerspace, including 3D Printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC machines, electronics, and hand/power tools. With the included starter pack of materials and yearlong membership to the Makerspace, participants will have plenty of opportunity to practice new skills and will enjoy access to ongoing support from a dedicated and skilled staff.

As part of the program, participants will earn the Makerspace Coordinator Certificate if they complete all the required units. This certificate-- currently the only one in California that is state-approved-- is ideal for classified and certificated personnel at school sites, community center volunteers and employees, librarians and assistants, and anyone interested in becoming a creative and collaborative member of a makerspace.

See the information below for upcoming registration dates, program information, and frequently-asked-questions.

UniDiversity Makerspace Certificate Class

What’s Included in the Program Cost?

  • All of the (ten) courses required for the Makerspace Certificate, including registration and enrollment fees, parking fees, and unit fees (approximately $800 value)
  • A one-year full-access membership to the Makerspace ($1400 value), including access to all equipment, specialized trainings, and on-demand staff support, along with members-only events and discounts
  • A materials starter pack (approximately $150 value), which includes all of the materials that you need to get started on various maker projects.
  • Twelve full days of face-to-face instruction (spread over over eight monthly 1.5 day-sessions), which includes hands-on design-oriented activities and basic training on all major makerspace machines
  • Access to instructors and guest lecturers who are experts in their fields and have direct experience with Makerspace coordination
  • A cohort of dedicated and creative peers to provide ongoing support, idea and resource sharing, and a strong maker community

 Total Program Value

$2500

COST TO PARTICIPANTS

$1500

Great Value - Save $1000!

Program Courses

LINC75A - Introduction to Instructional Design & Technology, 3 units

LINC 77A - Design Thinking Process, 2 units

LINC77B - Design Thinking and Tinkering, 2 units

LINC78A - Computational Thinking for Educators, 2 units

LINC 73H - Adobe Illustrator Overview, 1 unit

LINC78C - Project Based Technology Projects, 2 units

LINC84A - 3D Design Process, 2 units

LINC 58A - E-Portfolio, 1 unit

LINC 78B: Block-based programming, 2 units

LINC 57: Designing Learner-Centered Instruction, 1 unit

MAKERSPACE

Thank you for offering the program and providing us with the resources to get hands-on experience. Your lab helpers should be commended on their expertise and patience with dealing with all our questions. They should get a raise or at the least ice cream!

MAKERSPACE

I came very excited about learning more about Makerspaces and becoming a coordinator, and I have left feeling just as excited and more confident. Thank you for a great program.

MAKERSPACE

All leaders were welcoming to students, supportive of ideas, easily approachable, and showed genuine interest and passion in the makerspace.

MAKERSPACE

All the KCI instructors were supportive, encouraging and approachable. They helped steer my projects so that I would both learn and stretch my abilities/confidence.

MAKERSPACE

Another amazing aspect of attending this program is getting to know more educators. It was nice having the opportunity to share ideas and brainstorm possible activities.

Frequently Asked Questions