METAL TECHNOLOGY

SITUATION
As part of a collaborative marketing exercise involving Design technology, Life Technology and Information Technology you have been invited to a lunch time dinner party. You are required to form groups of four and then meet with a designated group from a Life Technology class. They will be designing a menu for a restaurant setting and preparing a meal for you to eat. As part of your marketing requirement, you will be designing and making a dinning table wrought iron centeriece to complement the table setting. In Information Technology your teacher will be teaching you the skills to market your wrought iron artifact.

DESIGN BRIEF
You are to design and make a suitable wrought iron dinning table centeriece.
· Materials to be used: 13 x 3mm flat black mild steel or 15 x 3mm flat black mild steel.
· The centerpiece can incorporate other materials such as small copper dishes, glass bowls, ceramic dishes, etc.
· The construction can be riveted or welded together.
There will be prizes for the best three centerpieces.
 

GO FOR IT !!

HAVE FUN !!

TASK ONE:
Research and investigate different shapes and structures. Your teacher will advise you and show you different joining methods. Look for articles in books, in shops or at home. Write down four possible centerpieces in the space provided in your booklet.
TASK TWO:
Possible Solutions
Meet with other members of your group and brainstorm ideas about an appropriate table centerpiece.
· Draw two or three concept sketches of possible ideas in your design booklet (You can use other support materials if you wish)
TASK THREE:
Final Solution
TASK FOUR:
Making
DESIGN ASPECTS:
Consider how you can:
Test - Evaluate - Modify - Re-test
Think about:
Shape - Structure - Balance - Colour - Attractiveness - etc.

Example provided by ERROL PALMER