1. DT Coursework
By D. Henwood

2. Check regularly that you are completing the things on this page
Coursework Checklist
Section √
Problem and analysis (with Photos/drawings)
Development: Concept Modelling
Confirmation of the problem: Questionnaire or case study results.
Development: Possible materials
Research Plan: what areas do you need to research?
Brief/initial Specification
Development: Branding
Questionnaires/letters/ s etc to gather information. Analysis of this information.
Development: labelling/packaging
Research: Project Specific Research, e.g.
possible power sources/input or output devices/hygiene etc.
Development: Final design
Human Factors/User Profiles
Planning: Working Drawings/Cutting List/Manufacturing flowchart
Existing Products/Case Studies/Materials/Summary and Conclusions from Research
Practical:
Make the Product!
Final Specification using Research
Make the Packaging!
Initial ideas: sketches and notes
User testing in context
(including recommended modifications)
Evaluation of initial Ideas
Evaluation
Development: variations/modifications
Adaptation for commercial production.
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3. Problem DT Coursework Where does Describe the problem
the problem occur?
Who is affected
by the problem?
What sort of thing could I
design to solve the problem?
How does the
problem affect them?
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4. Problem Confirmation DT Coursework
This is where you show the results of your questionnaire.
Graph of
your results
Graph of
your results
Explain what
the results mean.
Graph of
your results
Graph of
your results
Explain what
the results mean.
Explain how your
questionnaire has lead
you to the conclusion that
there is a valid
problem to solve.
Explain what
the results mean.
Explain what
the results mean.
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5. Research Plan DT Coursework Where can I find this out?
This is where you tell the examiner what it is you are going to research (it is not your actual research!) It is in three sections:
Where can I find this out?
What do you need to know?
What I intend to do with the information
Why do I need to know this?
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6. User Profile DT Coursework
Write a paragraph describing the people you are expecting to want to buy your product
Include photos of your user group and their lifestyle
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7. Existing Products DT Coursework
You need to include analysis of at least 4 existing products.
Include a photo of the product and analyse it using the sheet at:
R:\Design Technology\Year 10\Product Analysis
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8. Other Research DT Coursework Materials Manufacturing Techniques
This covers several pages and includes:
Materials
Human Factors
Manufacturing Techniques
Materials
What to make it from
Manufacturing Techniques
Product-Specific Research
How to make it
Stuff you need to know about your project
Human Factors
To help you with this section there is a PowerPoint presentation at:
(Click on the hyperlink and choose “open”)
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9. Specification
Make a list of at least ten things about your product that would make it a successful solution to your problem. Include:
Things your product has to be able to do
Things your product needs to achieve.
How you product will meet the needs of the user.
Explain each of your points in detail, including any necessary measurements, things you will need to find out and things your materials will have to be able to do.
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10. Initial Ideas DT Coursework You must show the examiner
a range of initial ideas – this
means there must be at least 9
and that
they must all be different.
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11. Evaluation of Ideas DT Coursework
Add a cross or a tick to indicate whether you are going to develop the idea
On this page you write a short comment on each idea saying whether you like it or not, why, and if your are considering developing it further.
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12. Development - Variations
Take your best three ideas and (on separate pages) sketch variations, including:
Changes in the shape and size of components
Front, back, side and top views
Suggestions on how it will fit together
Suggestions for materials and colour schemes.
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13. Development - Detailed Chosen Idea 1
Again, this takes several pages:
1. Do a construction drawing of your chosen design – this shows all the parts drawn out to scale.
2. Modelling: include photos of any models you made and add your notes on how this helped you modify your design.
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14. Development - Detailed Chosen Idea 2
Again, this takes several pages:
3. Tests and experiments: show what tests you did and how you did them.
4. Use SketchUp to present your final design
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15. Manufacturing Flowchart
You need to use a flowchart to explain how to make your product. There are different, specific symbols for each stage of the process. Some of these are shown below.
TERMINATOR
represents start, restart, stop.
DECISION
represents a choice which can lead to another pathway
PROCESS
Represents a particular instruction or action
INPUT/OUTPUT
represents additions to or removals from the particular process.
The symbols are linked together by arrows which indicate the correct sequence of events. The aim should be to make the flowchart as clear and simple as possible.
This example shows how production plan for one component may look.
- Always start with the correct symbol.
- Show each stage in a rectangle using clear easy to follow instructions
- You will need to undertake some quality checks, what will they be? Quality checks require a decision so a diamond shape is used.
- You will need to build in feedback loops if something is found to be wrong. This could take you back one or several stages so that some process can be adjusted before going forward again.
STOP
START
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16. Commercial Production
A company would not make your product in the same way that you have done. You have made a PROTOTYPE – i.e. the first example of the product. Commercial production must be done on a larger scale in order to be profitable.
On this page you need to consider whether you product would be best made using Batch or Mass production. You need to:
Explain what each means
Explain which one you would use
Show how you would modify your design in order that it would be more suitable for commercial production.
Warning: You MUST do this page – there are lots of marks that can only be given for a completed commercial production page.
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17. Evaluation DT Coursework
You should test your product against the original specification. Check your prototype against each of the criteria you originally listed. Was the design specification correct? Did you need to revise this as the work progressed? A simple chart might help.
An evaluation should include a review of your final product using your judgement to assess its success. Asking other people’s opinions is an important part of this process. A good place to start would be to answer the following questions:
- do you find the product easy to use?
- does it function in the way it was intended to?
- What do you think about the style of the product?
- Do you like or dislike any of the features? Explain why.
- Would you purchase this product and if so what would you expect to pay for such a product?
What are the main advantages or disadvantages compared to similar products?
Include photographs of your product being used by your target user group. Make sure you include their opinions.
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