Designing and planning practical projects through the completion of associated management folios
line, direction and style
shape and size
colour
texture
use a range of options available to them during the designing/modifying and planning stages of projects
experiment with and apply the elements and principles of design across a range of projects
proportion
balance
rhythm
emphasis
contrast, harmony and unity
describe and analyse principles of design for manufactured items
functionality
aesthetics
describe the relationship between function and aesthetics in a range of manufactured items within the focus technology
economics
environment
manufacturing techniques
sustainability
decoration
anthropometrics and ergonomics
material suitability and selection
evaluate a range of manufactured items to determine appropriate design features, material suitability and choice within the focus technology
Graphical
should include:
object drawing: views of items from different perspectives, including orthogonal (2D) and pictorial (3D) representations
sketching, rendering using a range of appropriate media
industry production drawing specifications: correct dimensions and proportions, accurate details on drawings and exploded views
CAD and presentation techniques
interpret and prepare appropriate drawings required for the graphical communication/presentation of projects
use a range of manual and computer-based graphical techniques to communicate design details of project development
appropriate tools to assist in design development, including:
word processing
spreadsheets
data bases
presentation
page layout
computer-aided design (CAD)
use appropriate ICT to assist in the development of projects and the preparation and completion of related folios