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May 27, 2007

Production Planning

basecamp.JPGSet yourself up an account at: http://www.basecamphq.com/ Use this website to Manage your Project. Set Mile Stones and a To-Do List. See how you can re-order events and priorotise them.





May 13, 2007

Annotated Drawing

eDWG.gifHaving had a look at some examples of Annotated Drawings, complete a drawing of your final design, incorporating as much information as possible. Pay special attention to details such as materials, joints, motion, dimensions, etc...

May 6, 2007

Materials and Recycling

recycling.jpg1. Find an example of a product that uses Sustainable Technologies.

2. List all the materials in your product and identify what is recycled.

3. Choose one of the materials in your design and describe the process for industrially recycling it.

4. Why is the recycling process not always environmentally friendly?

May 1, 2007

Research on Musical Instruments

Kalimba.jpg
1. Write a brief description of each of following of instruments:

    Marimbula
    Calabash
    Haban/Oud
    Marimba
    Shofar
    Talking Drum
    Kora

2. How would you classify each one?
3. Describe how each works?
4. What are the properties of the materials used to make them?

In a separate file, record the following:
1. Find examples of instruments similar to the one you want to make.
2. Describe how it works.
3. What is it about the material it is made from that gives it a distinctive sound?