Unit 1: Design and Graphical Communication

T
he Unit is about the process of designing. Students will learn about the following aspects of the design process:

Analysing client design briefs
Key features include: product function; quality standards; styling aesthetics; product performance; intended markets; maintenance; production methods and materials; costs; regulations; scale of production

Developing design specifications and solutions and applying scientific principles
Key features include: research and analysis of information and data; recognition and use of structures; generation of ideas and solutions; evaluation of ideas, testing and modifications; 2D and 3D drawing and sketching; modelling techniques

Producing and reading engineering drawings
Key features include: recognition and use of standard symbols; drawing projections; block, flow, circuit and schematic diagrams; assembly and exploded diagrams

Selecting appropriate drawing techniques
Key features include: working and manufacturing drawings; service and repair drawings; assembly drawings

Communicating a design solution
Key features include: justifying design choices; showing details of final designs; responding to feedback and modifying designs to meet client needs

Unit 2 Engineered Products (Internal assessment)
Unit 3
Application of Technology (External assessment)

Last Update Tuesday 15th March 2005