Communicating Design (Real-World Technology) - Softcover

Finney, M.; Charles, Val

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0003273504 ISBN 13: 9780003273502

Publisher: Collins Educational, 1997

Synopsis

Updated for the new GCSEs, Collins Real-World Technology provides invaluable insight into industrial practices. With knowledge, skills and processes juxtaposed with their application in the working lives of designers and manufacturers, the books successfully bring together student activities and real-world practice in product design.

Graphic Products, Resistant Materials, Food Technology and Electronic Products contain all the knowledge and skills that students need to follow the relevant GCSE courses. They will also support GNVQ Manufacturing and Engineering courses. Communicating Design will help students through the design stages of any technology project, whether in wood, plastics, metal, textiles, electronics or control.

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Review

‘These books suceed in bringing the various aspects of design and technology into a real-world context... They are richly illustrated and suitable for all abilities. They would make a good choice for a department looking for a standard textbook.’
DATA Guide to Design and Technology Resources

Synopsis

Ideal for GCSE Graphic Products and Standard Grade Graphic Communication, this guide covers everything from basic techniques to developing ideas, presentation drawing, and technical drawing. It also aims to help the student through the design stages of any technology project whether in wood, plastics, metal, textiles, electronics or control. Students' work is linked to real-life case studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0003273504
• ISBN 13: 9780003273502
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96