Author Archives: nbro

Mouse Technology for people with disabilities

Posted on March 19, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 11, As designers we must remember that one of the basic functions of technology is to make peoples’ lives easier. For people with disabilities, assistive technology can mean the difference between being able to communicate or being isolated. … Continue reading →

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Year 8 Photoshop Hybrids

Posted on March 15, 2012 by nbro

As part of learning to use Photoshop, year 8 students were asked to create hybrid ‘animals’ composed of three of more animals. Here are the results.

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Year 7 & 8 Media Technology Final Evaluation

Posted on March 13, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 7 & 8, At the end of your project you need to answer the following questions to evaluate your work and how you used your time in class and at home. Evaluate if your design meets each criterion … Continue reading →

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May the (Tactile) Force Be With You: New Technology used in ergonomic research

Posted on February 19, 2012 by nbro

Researchers from industrial design firm BresslerGroup have recently started using a force-sensing “glove” for ergonomic research and analysis. ” We use the FingerTPS (“tactile pressure sensing”) system from Pressure Profile Systems. Both the hardware and software are very easy to … Continue reading →

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Researching Existing Designs – Ergonomic Mice

Posted on February 19, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 11, As part of your research and to help you identify the problems encountered when designing an ergonomic mouse you need to research and analyse existing designs. Your work is to be typed and presented in a table … Continue reading →

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Protected: Year 11 Assessment 1- Case Study Professional Designers

Posted on February 16, 2012 by nbro

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Year 11 Case Study: Professional Designers

Posted on February 7, 2012 by nbro

Dear year 11, Here are some designers to start you on your research. Pick 3 to start, you can also research a local designer after consultation with your teacher. Graphic Designers Storm Thorgerson – album cover designer for Pink Floyd … Continue reading →

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Year 7 Media Technology Questionnaire

Posted on January 31, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 7, Click on the link to complete the questionnaire.            

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Year 11 Design & Technology Pre-test

Posted on January 29, 2012 by nbro

Dear Year 11, Click on the link to complete the pre-test/survey. I look forward to receiving your responses. Ms Brochard

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Year 7 & 8 2011 Media Technology Yearly Exam Revision Guides

Posted on November 17, 2011 by nbro

Dear Year 7 & 8, Here are your revision guides for the Media Technology yearly exam for Ms Brochard’s classes. Year 7 : Year7yearlyMediaTechnologyStudyGuide2011   Year 8: Year8YearlyMediaTechnologyStudyGuide2011 If you have any queries regarding the exam please come and see me. Good … Continue reading →

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