The second edition of this popular Key Stage 4 Technology and Design textbook has been produced to reflect changes in the CCEA specification. The first three chapters cover Focused tasks associated with designing, Focused tasks associated with communicating and The design portfolio, and provide students with invaluable help on these areas of the course. The rest of the book provides thorough coverage of materials, electronic systems, mechanical systems, computer/microprocessor control systems and pneumatic systems. Introduces students to computer aided drawing and solid modelling using Micrografx Draw, Pro/DESKTOP and Solidworks Introduces students to freehand graphical presentation techniques Links the knowledge of systems to design situations Provides teachers with an outline scheme of work for CCEA's GCSE Technology and Design