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This series of short films offers concise explanations of the following topics and techniques for KS3 design and technology:

These short films are suitable for teaching design and technology (D&T) at KS3/KS4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd/4th level in Scotland.

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Pop riveting. video

This short film explains the process of pop riveting for fixing together two pieces of a thin material such as acrylic, aluminium or polystyrene.

Pop riveting

Laser cutting. video

This short film explains the process of laser cutting, which is when high-powered laser is used to cut, etch or engrave a material.

Laser cutting

Block foam modelling. video

This short film explains the process of block foam modelling, which is for creating prototypes of products in the design phase.

Block foam modelling

Finishing wood. video

This short film explains the process of finishing wood to achieve a professional look.

Finishing wood

Finishing plastic. video

This short film explains the process of finishing plastic to achieve a professional look.

Finishing plastic

Finishing metal. video

This short film explains the process of finishing metal to achieve a professional look.

Finishing metal

Marking and cutting a halving joint. video

This short film explains the process of creating a halving joint, which is used to fix together two pieces of wood.

Marking and cutting a halving joint

Laminating wood. video

This short film explains the process of laminating thin, flexible layers of wood to form a stiff, usable shape.

Laminating wood

Drape forming. video

This short film explains the process of drape forming, which is used to create curved or more complex shapes out of plastic.

Drape forming

Marking shapes on metal. video

This short film explains how to mark out a design on metal before you begin cutting.

Marking shapes on metal

Cutting a shape from metal. video

This short film explains the different ways to cut metal, depending on your design.

Cutting a shape from metal

Line bending. video

This short film explains the process of line bending, which is a technique used to make precise folds in plastic components.

Line bending

Vacuum forming. video

This short film explains the process of vacuum forming, which is an easy way to make hollow plastic mouldings which can be used in a wide variety of RMT design projects.

Vacuum forming

Screwing components together. video

This short film explains how to use screws, nuts and bolts to fix components together.

Screwing components together
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Newsround

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