RESOURCES

Project Guidance Sheets

  • Handouts on every aspect of the Design Process
  • Handouts helpful for major projects, especially NEAs

Branding and Logos

  • A series of resources to support a range of assignments
  • A range of starters and inputs to support learning on this subject

Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority (BAEM) in Design

  • A series of Posters for BAEM design icons
  • Link to the Design Diversity Website

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)

  • Resources developed by CABE to be used in schools
  • To teach us about the world we live in

Biomimicry

  • Initial outline and information on Biomimicry
  • PowerPoint with architectural examples

Design Theory & Support

  • Handouts on a variety of Design Issues
  • Includes technical aspects as well as theory

RESOURCES – Design Studies

  • Links to pages with activities, presentations and the special studies
  • Links to pages with a wide variety of themes such as nature to perfume bottles

RESOURCES – Special Design Studies

  • More detailed studies to inspire and inform
  • Photo archives on places, events and exhibitions

RESOURCES – London

  • Links to pages on London
  • Includes London for Free, pay, Information websites, photo archive

RESOURCES – World

  • Photo Archive on places around the world to help inspire
  • Includes cities, historical and countries

Health & Safety

  • Handouts on general Health and Safety
  • Handouts and checklist on tools and skills

Tutorials on ICT

  • Links to pages for tutorial to help with ICT
  • Links include Sketchup and using Word as a DTP

Student Support & Induction. Parent Advice & Support

  • Series of booklets and handouts to help introduce and support design students
  • Both Key Stage 4 and 5 are included

Summer Work for students

  • Tasks for both KS4 & KS5 for students to undertake before they start the course
  • Tasks gives you an initial baseline and understanding of the student starting point