Year 7

Graphic communication

In this lesson we will look at techniques to develop our design ideas.

Year 7

Graphic communication

In this lesson we will look at techniques to develop our design ideas.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches

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

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3 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of rendering a drawing?
To add notes and labels to the drawing.
To inform us of the dimensions.
Correct answer: To make them more realistic.
To show us all the different parts.
Q2.
When designing a product, what should we consider?
Correct answer: All of the above.
The disadvantages of the product.
The size of the product.
Who is the product designed for.
Q3.
Which of these does not describe a sketch?
A quick method of showing your ideas.
Does not have to be to scale.
It is a method of visual communication.
Correct answer: Often used in flat pack furniture to show instructions.

3 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following techniques has a 30 degree angle to the baseline?
2D drawings.
3D drawings.
Correct answer: Isometric drawing.
Oblique drawing.
Q2.
When designing a product, what should we consider?
Correct answer: All of the above.
The disadvantages of the product.
The size of the product.
Who is the product designed for.
Q3.
Which acronym do we use in design and technology?
ACCESSFM.
Correct answer: ACCESSFMM.
ACCESSSFMM.
ACESSFM.