This area of study introduces focuses on skills such as researching information and analysing designs. Throughout the unit you will research one of the design fields, either Environmental, Industrial or Communication Design and analyse designs relevant to your chosen design field.
Understand different types of design Industrial Design, Environmental Design and Communication Design.
Evaluate the forms and styles of visual communication designs from different historical, social and cultural contexts
Evaluate the use of drawing conventions and methods by designers from different times and places at different stages of the design process
Analyse the effective use of materials, methods and media in communicating ideas to targeted audiences