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We have looked at user centred and interactive design at GCSE, this is also required for A Level and this MOOC gives more detail and insight into how human centred design is undertaken and used.
https://www.mooc-list.com/course/human-centered-design-introduction-coursera
Similarly, we looked at how technology is changing and new technology is being developed/created. This MOOC looks into ethical (moral, social and environmental) issues that are created as a result of new technologies https://www.mooc-list.com/course/responsible-innovation-ethics-safety-and-technology-edx
Philippe Starck is one of the world’s leading creative thinkers. There are some excellent videos on YouTube about his work, his philosophy and the future of design. Philippe stark is one of the designers you need to study for this A Level course.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4PwHD7XKj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is5rdmWl1yg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1AvA00K2C8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwbIjVmte60
On planet e-stream (access via https://video.gdst.net/Login.aspx?SourceURL=/SwitchUser.aspx~q~t=636763805746486634) you can watch episodes of How it's Made and Inside the factory that show excellent examples of how everyday products are made from a range of resources, materials and make use of manufacturing processes you will study.
Three very good documentaries are also there from the BBC
Metals: How it Works
Plastics: How it Works
Ceramics: How it Works
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