Textiles

• Understanding the design process; research and analysis, specifications and development, design work, final outcomes, and evaluation
• Biomimicry – how is it used in everyday and specialist products
• Understanding hand and machine skills – how to use a sewing machine, hand and machine stitching
• Dying techniques – tie dye
• Decorative techniques – applique and embroidery

Resistant Materials

• Product analysis – how and why have products developed over time?
• Influential designers of the past and how their work can influence the future
• Safety in the workshop – risk assessments and preventions
• Tools and equipment – how to measure accurately, the need for different tools and equipment when using timber, metal and plastics
• Timber theory – types and properties
• Isometric drawing
• Creating a timber product – boat hull
• Measuring, cutting, shaping and finishing in timber
• Design skills – shading, rendering, lettering
• Evaluation and testing

CAD / CAM – Computer Graphics

• Iterative design process
• Product analysis
• Specifications and initial design sketching
• Ergonomics and anthropometrics
• Electronic theory – simple circuits, LEDS, batteries and other components
• Computer Aided Design – how to use 2D design
• Computer Aided Manufacture – how to use a laser cutter, 3D printing
• Final designs
• Assembling a small handheld product
• Testing and evaluation
• Packaging – vacuum forming process