Computer Arts

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Design & Technology,

 

Tutorials For Using ICT In Planning And Designing

Computer Arts provides a tutorial for creating a waste paper bin in the form of a flatpack template. It involves the use of paper-card to create the components.

Both a guide for the project is provided as well as support materials. The use of ICT underpins the process of creating templates, adding a lid, back and tabs followed by included details in the form of graphics. This represents the planning an designing aspect. Instructions for assembly are given to arrive at the finished product. Within the ‘Tutorials’ section, there are other tutorials that are based on the use of ICT to develop graphics. These contain detailed instructions and screenshots.

This website may be useful to teachers who wish to make greater use of ICT in teaching planning and design skills within Design Technology. It may also act as an aid for pupils if they are employing the skills and techniques taught in independent projects.