Introduction to core materials project
Overview
Introduction to core materials project – Wellbeing subscription box that will include a variety of items made out of a range of the core materials including textiles, plastic, metal, timber and papers and boards. The theory covered during this half term will cover the core materials and their properties in line with the products made for the subscription box project.
Example Key Words
Shaping
Changing the form of the material using tools and equipment
Material Property
Characteristics of a material that make it particularly suitable for a specific purpose
Sources and Origins of Materials
Where materials come from in their raw state
Footprint
The impact a product will have socially and environmentally throughout the whole product life cycle.
Core Materials
A range of materials common to all product desigers work
Laminating
Layering materials to strengthen them or create a shape
External Links
- www.technologystudent.com
- www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p