Specialist 3D Materials

Aim

This unit aims to develop learners’ skills and understanding in the application of specialist 3D materials for applications within art and design.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand selection of materials for 3D production

1.1 Evaluate the suitability of materials in terms of cost and performance

1.2 Analyse the implications of material selection in terms of the production requirements and scale of production

LO2 Understand consumer responses to materials used in artefacts, products, environments

2.1 Investigate contemporary consumer responses to materials used in artefacts, products, environments

2.2 Evaluate reliability of investigations on contemporary consumer responses to materials used in artefacts, products, environments

2.3 Analyse implications of research into materials selections for 3D production

LO3 Understand creative and functional use of selected materials through production of own designs

3.1 Analyse creative and functional use of materials through production of own designs

3.2 Propose new applications of specialist 3D materials in own work.