Nelson Product Design Technologies

The third edition of this well-used textiles workbook closely matches the new Study Design. The focus of the workbook is on developing and refining key skills, through relevant and engaging activities. Students will buy one book or the other (Nelson Product Design and Technology VCE Units 1-4 Workbook: Wood, Metal, Plastics) and some of the pages are designed to be directly used as part of their folio. This workbook reinforces the student book material, and gives it practical application.

The new Nelson Product Design and Technologies VCE Units 1-4 has been carefully informed by teacher advice and student feedback, with the focus on inspiring VCE Product Design and Technologies students. Explicitly aligned to the new VCE Product Design and Technologies Study Design (2024-2027), this exciting new edition provides a comprehensive resource that guides students and teachers through the practical and theoretical demands of the course. With explicit focus on the introduction of the double-diamond design process and a greater focus on sustainability and First Nations peoples' design perspectives and practices, Product Design and Technologies assists students in developing the key skills and knowledge necessary to achieve success in VCE Product, Design and Technologies.

Tech by Design provides a framework for the creation of design solutions across a range of materials.

Nelson Introducing Technology, third edition has been fully revised and now comes in a larger, full colour format that allows students to clearly view photographs and illustrations. To further assist students, the new edition includes an enlarged section on tools, updated materials, manufacturing and electronics, along with the latest information on risk and safety. Popular topics such as Safety, Design, Materials, Manufacturing and Electronics are still part of the content listing. This title will provide students with a wealth of textual and visual information, which assists students to solve technological design problems, and understand how technology continues to shape our world. Nelson Introducing Technology is designed to be used independently or with a new edition of the text Technology Activity Manual, also by Basil Slynko.

Software Development VCE Units 3 & 4 is a complete revision of the highly respected text Building Information Systems VCE Units 3 & 4, rewritten by expert authors to meet the requirements of the revised Information Technology Study Design (2007 a 2010). This book is divided into 2 main sections. The first is an introduction to information systems engineering using the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and with a focus on networked systems. The second is an introduction to the development of software applications in a general purpose programming language (such as Visual C++, Java or Delphi) using the Software Development Life Cycle.

A book that lays out the fundamental concepts of design culture and outlines a design-driven way to approach the world.

Produced to support students with the written paper element of the examination, this text focuses on developing product analysis skills throughout the book, examining materials and processes, explaining what they are used for and why, as well as looking at the manufacturing process.

Nelson Systems Engineering VCE Units 1-4 has been thoroughly updated and produced in full colour for better student learning. This comprehensive and useful resource book has two new chapters on digital manufacturing and control systems, and many more photos throughout.