BBC Teach | Design and Technology (D&T) | KS3 | Block foam modelling | BBC Teach @bbcteach | Uploaded August 2020 | Updated October 2024, 6 hours ago.
This video explains the process of block foam modelling which is used to create prototypes of products in the design phase and allows the production of well-finished presentation models for a range of RMT product design projects.
This particular type of modelling is particularly be useful for students completing iterative design projects as it helps them develop the form and ergonomics of their final designs.
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Suitable for teaching Design and Technology (D&T) at KS3/4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 3rd and 4th level in Scotland.

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