3 WORKSHEETS EXPLORING IDEAS FOR SMARTPHONE DESIGN:
W1: icons........ students to design icons for a smartphone touch screen.
W2: case design ........ students design a range of ideas on a specific theme given to them for a protective case.
W2 PERSONALISED DESIGN ......... students produce a theme sheet then produce a customised design of their own choice.
The worksheets are designed for cover work as they are relatively self explained, however they can easily be integrated into existing schemes of work
19 Slide power point on divided into 2 sections
S1
STUDENTS analyse in pairs and individually 6 different presentation techniques for analysing the task at the beginning of the final project. they then give each goo / bad features and areas for improvement.
S2
9 Slide ppt taking students through how to analyse a subject effectively (packaging)
stand alone design project or can be extended to produce prototype model.
12 pages of work, which could easily be used as a cover project with non specialist
teacher or supervisor. SUITABLE FOR KS3 or lower ability KS4
A 14 slide power point analysing the use of colour and its social, moral and cultural influence.
includes student centered activities aimed at KS3 - 4 and even KS5.
Examples look at use of colour in chinese culture / society, and use of colour when designing user interfaces for remote controls.
A four page booklet focusing on Architectural Design and Architects.
Includes a range of activities:
1st hand research
internet research architects and their styles.
theme sheet
pencil sketching
Suitable for KS3 higher ability, KS4 and KS5 and could easily be used as D&T Cover Work for non subject specialists as well as a stand alone section of work.
part 2 to follow will focus on designing to a chosen theme, modelling and evaluating.
12 PAGE BOOKLET FOCUSSING ON A PRODUCT DESIGN TASK, DESIGNING AND MAKING A PEWTER PENDANT AND ASSOCIATED PACKAGING, INCLUDES FRONT COVER, ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH, PLANNING.
A seven page booklet including front cover / intro to tolerances, working drawings, planning of making sheets assembly instructions and 2 alternative evaluation sheets.
Originally designed for WJEC product design but is appropriate for other exam boards, this booklet of 12 pages, takes students through the design process, with examples of good practice and tips for success, from the front cover to final evaluation.
36 PAGES (!!) (A4) OF STUDY NOTES ON RESISTANT MATERIALS CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES including wood , metal and plastics.
includes colour photos and diagrams
An interim assessment test to test understanding of logo design and simple design of storage in wood to a theme, together with analysis.
approx 50min - 1hr exam