Technical drawings

In this lesson we will look at why we disassemble a product and how to complete an exploded drawing.

Technical drawings

In this lesson we will look at why we disassemble a product and how to complete an exploded drawing.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. products through disassembly to determine how they are constructed and function

Equipment

Paper, pencil, coloured pencils, PlayDoh/blu tack, computer (TinkerCad), Product to observe and/or disassemble.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which axis is introduced in a three-dimensional drawing?
x-axis.
y-axis.
Correct answer: z-axis.
Q2.
Which drawing technique inclines the horizontal line to a 30 degree perspective?
Correct answer: Isometric drawing.
Orthographic perspective.
Triangulation.
Twill perspective.
Q3.
What type of technical drawings would an architect create? (Tick 2 boxes)
Blackprint.
Correct answer: Blueprint.
Correct answer: Sectional drawing.
Worms eye view.

3 Questions

Q1.
What is a 2D drawing of a 3D shape in parallel projection called?
Orthodontic drawing.
Orthogonal drawing.
Correct answer: Orthographic drawing.
Q2.
On what angle should we keep our design work when drawing an exploded diagram?
Correct answer: 30 degrees.
45 degrees.
60 degrees.
90 degrees.
Q3.
Where could you find an exploded drawing?
A modelling kit.
Correct answer: All of the above.
Inside a Kinder Surprise.
Instructions for a new TV.
Instructions for a wardrobe.

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / Core design skills

Design and technology