Design and Technology: Graphic Products

The successful DT App has been split into individual subjects so you can learn and revise the subject of your choice at a fantastic price. The application includes information and revision quizzes for Graphic Products as well as general guidance for coursework and controlled assessment tasks.

The app includes information and quizzes on the following topics:

Joining Materials:
Sticking and Fixing Compliant Materials, Cutting Tools for Graphics Adhesives, Adhesive Selector

Making Processes:
Vinyl Cutting, Jigs, Abrasives, Drilling, Laser Cutting, Sawing, Line Bending, Injection Moulding, Vacuum Forming, Calendering, Embossing

Graphic Design:
Graphic Identity, Advertising and Point of Sale Displays, Colour, Typography, Drawing Equipment, ICT in Design, Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Design Methods

Graphic Designers:
Harry Beck, Alberto Alessi, Jock Kinnier & Margaret Calvert, Wally Olins, Robert Sabuda and David Carson.

Materials:
Composite Materials, Thermo Plastics, Thermo Setting Plastics, Smart Materials, Modern Materials, Man Made Board, Material Properties, Elastomers, Identifying Plastics, Plastic Additives, Biodegradable Plastics, Printing Methods, Paper And Card, Finishing Metals, Finishing Woods, Finishing Plastics



Industrial Processes:
Production Scales, Project Planning, Automation, Market Awareness, Health And Safety, Product Maintenance, Legislation, Moral And Cultural Awareness, Sustainability, Environmental,
Energy Sources, Social Issues, Safety Marks, Systems

Designing:
Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, ICT In Design, Design Methods, Product Evaluation


Packaging:

Functions of Packaging, Box Nets, Example Nets, Labelling, Types of Packaging, Manufacturing Packaging

Drawing Techniques:
First Angle Projection, Third Angle Projection, Exploded and Cross Section Views, Drawing a Circle & Ellipse, Oblique Drawing, Isometric Grid and Isometric Drawing, 
Two Point Perspective, One Point Perspective, Contouring, Crating

Quizzes:
CAD Advantages Questions, Packaging Quiz, Vac Forming Stages Quiz, Joining Materials Quiz, Material Finishes Quiz, Product Design Fundamentals and Basics, Packaging


VGA output allows the screen to be displayed on a TV or Projector using an approved cable. (This will only work with devices that include the A4 chip)