1. GCSE Design and Technology: Product Design 2013-2015

2. Course breakdown Exam 2 Hours 40% Coursework 45 hours 60%

3. Controlled Assessment Tasks Hobby Kits Cultural Influences Designer Influences Child Development Sustainable Design Holiday Needs Celebrations

4. Controlled Assessment Tasks Self assembly products Natural Influences Fashion Fund Raisers Innovative Products Healthy lifestyles

5. Exam 40% Written Paper 40% of the total marks 120 marks 2 hours One paper with two sections: Section A 30 marks A design question based on context supplied before the exam Section B 90 marks Covers all aspects of the specification content Answer all questions

6. Controlled Assessment 60% of the total marks 90 marks A single design-and-make activity selected from a choice of set tasks, consisting of the development of a made outcome and a concise design folder and/or appropriate ICT evidence. These tasks are reviewed every two years. The design folder should consist of approximately: 20 pages of A3 paper equivalent A4 paper or the ICT equivalent. It is expected that students should spend approximately 45 hours on this activity. As part of the evidence submitted, students should include photographs of the finished products as well as photographs at various stages of the process.

7. Title Content NOT DONE YET NEARLY DONE FINISHED Investigating the Design Context Explain the need for the project, write a short brief and justify your choice. Analysis of task & Research Plan Analyse the task ahead of you. What information do you need? How will you get it? Who will you talk to? How long will it take? Focussed, relevant research Use research sources that will help you manufacture your product and for your user. Primary and Secondary research essential Interview and analysis of market/userDesign a relevant interview for your user(s), do a user profile. Disassembly & Product Analysis Disassemble and/or analyse a similar product in detail. Analyse- materials, function, finish, user, aesthetics, ergonomics, environmental impact, how is it was made etc.. Components/materials/fittings Research and analyse the characteristics and sizes of all materials and components available to you. Material testing photos Which will you choose and why? Environmental, Moral & Social issues Complete one page of research looking at: environmental, moral & social issues and the materials available to you. Are they SUSTAINABLE? Summary Research & Specification What were your main findings of the research, what do you still need to find out? Specification should be bullet pointed with headings explaining what it must do. Initial Ideas Rough 2D & 3D ideas, approx 12 ideas- loads of notes and full! Initial Ideas against Specification Draw a table with Initial Ideas down one side and specification points down the other and evaluate. The one that meets your spec you develop. Developed Ideas and Modelling Develop your idea/s by modelling it and recording the changes. Redraw the design several times with small changes; try changing sizes, proportions, layout, colour, shape, form and materials available to you. Sketches/CAD/Models Working Drawing An orthographic drawing of your final design, front, plan & end view + dimensions use CAD (pro-desktop or Google sketch up) or draw by hand Assembly/Exploded drawing An isometric drawing either by hand or on CAD to show how your product works, is put together, showing moving mechanisms etc PRODUCT MANUFACTURE Manufacturing a high quality product that matches your brief, design and specification. It may include Packaging, labels, instructions, advertising etc Plan for Production Plan the making of your project. List the stages, materials, tools etc. that you need. Discuss how it would be made in industry, use a flow chart to show quality checks How industry would make it? Would you have to change the SHAPE,MATERIALS,PROCESSES for it to be sold? The Making of my product Using photographs, diagrams and notes detail the making, did you stick to the plan? Testing / Evaluation Use your specification to help test it. Can you consult professional opinion? Identify future improvements by using notes and drawings. Would you change it? Front cover Student declaration sheet attached, name project, school, school number, candidate number and a photograph of what you have made.