Nelson Design for QCE Units 1–4 comprehensively covers the new QCAA Design General Senior Syllabus being implemented at Units 1 & 2 in 2019 and Units 3 & 4 in 2020 and explicitly addresses the syllabus and unit objectives using the problem-solving approach valued in the syllabus.
The student book provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of design and the design process, guiding students through practical application of design thinking, drawing and prototyping skills.
CONTENTS:
Units 1 & 2
PART A - DESIGN IN PRACTICE
1: Experiencing design
2: Design process
3: Design styles
PART B - DESIGN INFLUENCES
Chapter 4: Economic, social and cultural influences in design
Chapter 5: Designing for a client
Units 3 & 4
PART C - HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN
Chapter 6: Designing with empathy
Chapter 7: Applying human-centred design
PART D – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Chapter 8: Sustainable design opportunities
Chapter 9: Redesigning for sustainability
Chapter 10: Exam preparation and strategies
Glossary
Index