Core section 1.1 The impact of new and emerging technologies 1.2 Evaluating new and emerging technologies to inform design decisions 1.3 Energy: generation, storage and choosing appropriate resources 1.4 Developments in Modern / Smart / Composite materials & Technical textiles 1.5 Mechanical devices used to produce movement 1.6 / 1.7 Electronic Systems 1.8 Categorisation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals 1.9 Papers and Boards 1.10 Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers 1.11 The categorisation of fibres and textiles 1.12 Natural and Manufactured timbers 1.13 All design and technological practice takes place within contexts which inform outcomes
