Title: Construct models and/or prototypes.
Course: Production Systems (13101-36) > Section: Developing Abilities for a Technological World

Construction of scaled replicas, full-sized models, and/or production prototype should include some of the following elements:

- Materials with similar properties of those that are proposed for production
- Functional components
- Design standards, including form, function, and quality
- Rapid prototyping

Construction may also include the use of electronic models and virtual reality to interact with the models.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a prototype?
- How does a prototype differ from a mock-up?
- What are some factors to consider when determining the type of prototype to construct?