Salesian is pioneering a new approach to their new Architecture and Design Technology GCSE subject. Putting the iPad at the heart of design has been fantastic for children to apply their science, maths and art knowledge. The combination of iPad and Apple pencil has opened a new world of creativity. From making digital art to creating (CAD) computer aided design Apple pencil has become an “incredibly important” addition to Art & DT lessons says their Head of Department.
Beginning with the Apple Notes app students create concept sketches and annotations. Apple pencil then lets them create CAD drawings with the Shapr app. Apple Pencil is fundamental for apps like Shapr so children can draw and utilise the same apps manufacturing companies like Kenwood and 3M are using with their trained professionals. iPad and Cricut, a cutter machine, are an incredible pairing for creating architecture projects to turn their 2D designs into 3D reality. The Cricut cutter machine is operated by iPad and uses basic images or vectors to bring designs to life in 3D.