3. Coursework task (60%) – approx 45 hours Design and manufacture a product which can be sold to make funds for a chosen charity. Design Portfolio (40%) Research Design Ideas Development Testing Evaluation Practical Manufactured Product (20%) Product made from resistant materials. Packaging for product (or a card/paper element e.g. instructions

4. The Design Process Research Making Design Development / Prototypes Testing Evaluation Packaging and Instructions (paper and card element)

5. Examined Content (40%) – 2 hour paper Product Design ‘Bible’ Every pupil provided with a copy. Practice questions are set every week for homework!

6. Questions can be asked in each section of the paper on any of these topics... All of these topics are covered in the revision guide!

7. Exam Structure (pg 86-89 Revision Guide) Section A - Design Question Based on a preparation sheet (March 1 st ) Common sense approach for design criteria and justification – write something sensible! Make sure every decision is annotated (labelled) and explained. Marks are awarded for creativity and clarity – make designs clear and interesting. Show how your idea has developed. Evaluation questions need you to reflect on how effective the design is (like in the coursework) Section B – Knowledge Questions Can cover any content from the revision guide. You will be asked to show knowledge about materials and processes You may be asked to argue for or against an ethical issue or state advantages and disadvantages. For ALL questions explain the answers you have given in full detail. You need to make a comment/give an explanation for every mark the question is worth. Read the question carefully!

8. Pre-release Topic Drinks container/packaging: 1.Look at existing products 2.Consider materials and finishing techniques – Paper/Card + Wax/Laminated – Plastics – LDPE or PET 3.Think about creative and different designs.

9. Online Resources Revision Resources http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/IDEA2006/index.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/ http://www.mr-d-n-t.co.uk/index-page.htm http://www.helenhudspith.com/product.html Inspirational sites http://www.dtonline.org/apps/menu/app?1&0 http://designspiration.net/ http://www.maxwellrender.com/gallery/images http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/IDEA2006/index.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/ http://www.mr-d-n-t.co.uk/index-page.htm http://www.helenhudspith.com/product.html http://www.dtonline.org/apps/menu/app?1&0 http://designspiration.net/ http://www.maxwellrender.com/gallery/images

10. 1 (a) The example below gives one function of packaging for a soft drink. Give two more functions and in each case explain your answer. (6 marks) Function Transport Explanation The packaging will allow lots of drinks to be stacked together for transportation to the shop and reduce space needed for storage. Function..................................................................................................................... Explanation..................................................................................................................... Function..................................................................................................................... Explanation..................................................................................................................... 1 (b) Name two materials which would be suitable for packaging the soft drink. Give a reason for each material chosen. Material 1..................................................................................................................... Reason......................................................................................................................... Material 2..................................................................................................................... Reason......................................................................................................................... (4 marks)

11. In the space below, sketch a design for packaging the soft drink. Marks will be given for: a creative packaging solution (6 marks) how the packaging would be constructed (5 marks) surface decoration including the use of colour (5 marks) notes to explain how the packaging performs the functions described in 1(a). (4 marks)