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Design and Technology - J310
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Identifying requirements
Learning from existing products and practice
Implications of wider issues
Design thinking and communication
Material considerations
What are the main categories of materials available to designers when developing design solutions?
What factors are important to consider when selecting appropriate materials and/or system components when designing?
Why is it important to understand the sources or origins of materials and/or system components?
Why is it important to know the different available forms of specific materials and/or systems components?
Technical understanding
Manufacturing processes and techniques
How can materials and processes be used to make iterative models?
How can materials be manipulated and joined in different ways in a workshop environment when making final prototypes?
How do designers and manufacturers ensure accuracy when making prototypes and products?
How do industry professionals use digital design tools when exploring and developing design ideas?
How do processes vary when manufacturing products to different scales of production?
How do new and emerging technologies have an impact on production techniques and systems?
How can cost and availability of specific materials and/or system components affect their selection when designing?