AQA GCSE Art & Design: 3D Design Study Notes

What is the definition of 3D Design?

Which of the following is a key element of 3D Design?

• Functional

• Historical

• Theoretical

• Abstract

List the 10 areas of study in the AQA Specification Overview for 3D Design.

• Architecture, Sculpture, Product Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Jewelry Design, Ceramics, Exhibition Design, Furniture Design, Stage Design

• Painting, Drawing, Photography, Graphic Design, Animation, Film, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Printmaking, Illustration

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Economics

• History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Literature, Linguistics, Anthropology, Archaeology, Theology, Music

What is the major project component in the AQA 3D Design assessment?

• major project component in the AQA 3D Design assessment

• minor project component in the AQA 3D Design assessment

• optional project component in the AQA 3D Design assessment

• supplementary project component in the AQA 3D Design assessment

What are the 4 Assessment Objectives (AOs) in the AQA 3D Design Portfolio?

• Research and Analysis

• Design and Development

• Making and Evaluating

• Presentation and Communication

What should you understand about material life cycles?

• The stages materials go through from creation to disposal

• The chemical composition of materials

• The cost of materials

• The environmental impact of materials

Identify and acknowledge every single source that you use.

• True

• False

What are the strengths and weaknesses of different designs in terms of function?

• Different designs have unique strengths and weaknesses based on their function.

• All designs have the same strengths and weaknesses.

• Designs do not have any weaknesses.

• The function of a design does not affect its strengths and weaknesses.

How aesthetically pleasing are the designs?

• Very pleasing

• Somewhat pleasing

• Neutral

• Not pleasing

How sustainable are the materials?

• Very sustainable

• Moderately sustainable

• Not sustainable

• Sustainability unknown