How can you develop designs using computer aided design?

In this lesson, we will continue to explore the features in the CAD software to create your design ideas. You will also learn how to effectively develop your designs. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

How can you develop designs using computer aided design?

In this lesson, we will continue to explore the features in the CAD software to create your design ideas. You will also learn how to effectively develop your designs. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. accurately measure, mark out, cut and shape materials and components
  2. accurately assemble, join and combine materials and components
  3. use computer-aided design to develop and communicate their ideas

Equipment

Computer / iPad with internet access, mouse, ruler, paper

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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4 Questions

Q1.
Which one is the correct spelling
Correct answer: Architecture
Arciteckure
Arckitecture
Q2.
Which one is the correct spelling
Correct answer: Specification
Specifikation
Specitikation
Q3.
Metal is a recyclable material?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
What does 'analyse' mean?
To cook something tasty.
To design a picture of an item.
Correct answer: To examine and explain something.

4 Questions

Q1.
When developing ideas, we improve specific aspects of them.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
When developing ideas, you don't need to seek the views and opinions of the intended user.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
How many designs should you select as a final design?
Correct answer: 1
2
3
4
Q4.
It is important that you final design meets both what?
Design briefs
Primary research
Secondary research
Correct answer: Specifications

Lesson appears in

UnitDesign and technology / 3D computer aided design

Design and technology