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Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Edexcel – Product Design: Graphics. ICT. Electronic communications Computer Aided Design (CAD) Marketing, distribution and retailing of products Digital special effects We are discussing these TOGETHER. Electronic communications. Email
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Edexcel – Product Design: Graphics
ICT • Electronic communications • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Marketing, distribution and retailing of products • Digital special effects We are discussing these TOGETHER
Electronic communications • Email • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) • Paperless system through a computer network • Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and broadband • Voice, data, text, graphics, music and video • Video conferencing • Dedicated systems or desktop systems Advantages Disadvantages For Development Marketing Sales Global market place
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Conceive Design Develop Validate Manufacture • Creative and technical design • Quick editing for client • Zoomed in views • Virtual modelling and testing • Simulations • Rapid prototyping • Solid models Advantages Disadvantages Development Marketing Sales Global market place
Marketing, distribution and retailing of products using: • Electronic point of sale (EPOS) • Inventory/ordering • Financial transactions • Spreadsheets for profit/loss • Barcodes/QR codes • Internet marketing and sales Advantages Disadvantages
Digital special effects • Blue/green screen • Computer-generated images (CGI)
Digital Special Effects • Advantages • Any angle (including impossible to film angles) • No set construction needed • Costumes etc can be changed later • Disadvantages • Expensive hardware and software • Skilled technical staff • Technology is outdated quickly (replaced by better techniques and programs)