Year 11 Digital Technology
11DIG Subject DescriptionDesign and visual communication is where students learn to use a range of design conventions and drawing techniques to communicate their design solutions. They will initiate a product design project based on the actual needs and requirements of a client in the product or environmental, engineering, or technical illustration design area.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Designer Research
An image of the designer
A short biography of the Chosen Designer
Influences that the designer has gained or given throughout their career
Aesthetical Characteristics
Functionality Characteristics
Techniques and Materials used from the Designer
Mood-board of Chosen Designer
9 – 10 Images of products or architecture that has been designed by the chosen designer
Existing Product Research
3 images of products/architecture designed by the chosen designer.
3 images of the chosen intended design outcome.
3 x Bullet points under each image explaining an aesthetical or functional aspect of the 6 images.
Ideation (6 x Initial Ideas)
6 Images of products/architecture from the chosen designer.
6 x Initial Ideas that are inspired by each image.
Annotation Required
Required to show in depth material quality
Concepts Page 1 – 3 Ideas/Concepts
3 Isometric Freehand drawings of Developed Concepts from the Ideation Page.
2 x Elevation Drawings of each Concept (Front and Plan View)
Annotation Required
Required to show in depth material quality
Term 2
Developments – Aesthetic (Freehand drawing and rendering)
One Drawing of the final chosen Concept
4 x Isometric Drawings changing the aesthetic of one feature of the design (dependant on the subject matter)
4 x Isometric Drawings changing the aesthetic of one other feature of the design (dependant on the subject matter)
Annotation Required
Required to show in depth material quality
Development – Ergonomics (Freehand drawing and rendering)
Elevation of drawing with all dimensions of the design.
A drawing of how the design is held
A drawing of how the design is used
A drawing of how the design works. E.g. How the lid of a takeaway cup is used (twist top or pull).
Annotation Required
Development – Function Freehand drawing and rendering)
Cross Sectional Drawing
Exploded Drawing
Annotation Required
Term 3
Presentation Drawing (Freehand)
Final Isometric/two-point perspective drawing of final design.
Final Evaluation
Final Evaluation of design on the successes, failures and improvements. (How does it relate to Designer).
Term 4
Consolidating and refining
Design and Visual Communication, Technology
Pathway