Design and Technology students are often required to produce and interpret data in graphic forms, such as diagrams, flow charts and so on. They are also required to understand a range of common graphic symbols, including safety symbols used in a workshop.
Symbols
- Communicate meaning quickly, without use of language
- Omit unnecessary detail
- Be careful in use of colour (certain colours instantly convey meanings)
Barcodes
- Common element in packaging design
- Machine readable representation of up-to-date data: identifies product name, manufacturer, and price, for stock taking.
- Improves the speed and accuracy of data entry – quickly scanned.
- Helps keep track of items while shipping and within stores;
- Can establish which products are selling quickly;
- Reduces shoplifting (thieves can’t switch price tags easily);
- Inexpensive to implement;
- Very accurate.
show an understanding of the range and purpose of standardised signs and symbols]
Students should also be able to recognise basic safety symbols used in the workshop.
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Amiria has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. She is a CIE Accredited Art & Design and Design & Technology Coursework Assessor. Amiria now teaches Art, Design & Technology at ACG Parnell College.