2. What a design brief is and why they are helpful
Lesson objective - 1
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
What a design brief is and why they are helpful
LO2
How you plan relevant research that will help us design a better product.
Must
Demonstrate a basic understanding of why a design brief is helpful
Should
Demonstrate that you understand why a design brief is helpful and show a general understanding of how to plan research
Could
Demonstrate that you understand why a design brief is helpful and also an understanding of how to plan relevant research

3. > > > > >
Name:
Set:
What do I need to find out?
Where do I look?
How do I present my information?
What will customers be willing to pay?
What does the theme look like?
What size should it be?
How to make jewellery from pewter?
What type of jewellery to make?
A local craft shop has approached you to design and make a unique piece of jewellery. The piece must be themed on Celtic art or natural form. It will be batched produced, and will be advertised and sold as a limited edition piece.
> > > > >
Why are Design Briefs important? (Explain why you think that they are useful and why you think Designers need them)

4. Tick off the boxes as you complete your research tasks.
Name:
Set:
Tick off the boxes as you complete your research tasks.
Why is carrying out research important? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why would a Designer want to carry out research before they design a product?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. How to analyse a design problem
Lesson objective - 2
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
How to analyse a design problem
Must
Demonstrate a basic understanding of task analysis.
Displaying basic information
Should
Demonstrate that you understand why we are analysing the task in some detail.
Could
Demonstrate that you understand why task analysis is important and provide detailed feedback in your work.

6. Who, give suggestion of what target market you could aim for
Name:
Set:
Before carrying our research and design you must analyse the task in hand. Fill in the boxes below to give yourself a better idea of what you need to find out to create a successful design.
Who, give suggestion of what target market you could aim for
What, write down suggestions of what it could be for.
When, write down suggestions of when it can be worn.
Where, write down suggestions of where it can be worn.

7. What a Mood Board is and why they are helpful
Lesson objective - 3
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
What a Mood Board is and why they are helpful
LO2
How you can pick out relevant research and take risks that can affect your design.
Must
Demonstrate a basic understanding why mood boards are useful.
Should
Demonstrate that you understand why a mood board is helpful and have highlighted some relevant research
Could
Demonstrate that you understand why a mood board is helpful and also have picked out several relevant bits of research that will help you design a winning product.

8. Name:
Set:
Why is a mood board a good idea? (how has it helped you?)

9. ? Research analysis Name: Set:
Client Interview (what questions could you ask a potential customer to find out the information you need?
Ask somebody your questions to find out the information you need! (record the results below)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________ ?

10. How to carry out effective product analysis.
Lesson objective - 4
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
How to carry out effective product analysis.
Must
Demonstrate a basic understanding of product analysis
Should
Demonstrate that you understand how to analyse a product in detail
Could
Demonstrate that you understand how to carry out product analysis and extract relevant useful information.

11. Minus Positive Interest
Complete these sheets using the pictures given to you and the key words at the bottom of the page. You may add other words to the list.
Minus
Positive
3. Write all the negative points about the piece of jewellery. Remember you can use the key words.
Example:
This piece of jewellery is very slender and could possibly break.
2. Write all the positive points about the piece of Jewellery, there are keywords to help you!
Example:
The piece has coloured stones on it to make it look more attractive.
1. Get an image of a piece of jewellery, you can draw it, cut it out of a magazine or get it from the internet.
4. Write down the interesting or unusual things about the piece of jewellery, you may not like them but it gives it some ‘interest’.
Example:
The patterns on the piece of jewellery make it interesting.
Interest
Key words
strong weak decorative attractive complicated colourful, dull, combination hardwearing heavy light unattractive
Marking criteria:
Use of key words
Description /10

12. TGW-Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College
Name:
Set:
Key words
strong weak decorative attractive complicated colourful, dull, combination hardwearing heavy light unattractive complicated, decorative
Marking criteria:
Use of key words
Description /10
TGW-Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College

13. How to extract relevant research to aid the design process.
Lesson objective - 5
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
How to extract relevant research to aid the design process.
LO2
How to create a clear specification.
Must
Demonstrate a basic understanding of why research is useful. And have vague specification points.
Should
Demonstrate that you understand why research is useful and be able to highlight some relevant research. And create a simple specification.
Could
Demonstrate that you understand why research is useful highlighting several relevant bits of information. Also creating a detailed and concise specification

14. This is a summery of all your research!
Name:
Set:
This is a summery of all your research!
Start by explaining what you discovered by conducting you Interview. Then put your opinion from what you have discovered with your Product analysis and Image board.
Example introduction statements:
As part of my research I conducted an interview, their opinions were that…
I have created a mood board on The Natural World/Ancient Culture and Jewellery products to…
To help me better understand (your theme) I gathered research information using (name your sources) this helped me…
To help me be identify the key features of a good piece of Jewellery I analysed…

15. Name:
Set:
My Specification
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

16. You have completed all of your research to a basic level.
Name:
Set: 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5a 6c 6b 6a 7c 7b 7a
You have completed all of your research to a basic level.
Your research shows some depth to the content, but no relevant findings.
Your research shows some relevance to the task but you have failed to draw any useful conclusions.
Your research is fairly basic, but you have drawn up some useful conclusions that will help you design a relevant product
You have completed your research to a decent standard and have made at least 2 relevant and useful observations in your research summary
You have done the above and made over 4 useful observations in your research summary.
Your research summary demonstrated that you are comfortably able to pick out relevant information from your research and use it to effect your design.
You have completed your specification, but the spec points are not justified.
You have completed you specification, but only some of the spec points are justified.
You have completed your specification and most of the spec points are justified.
You research is comprehensive and your spec points are mostly justified.
You have completed your research demonstrating that you make relevant observations and can identify useful information – all your spec points are justified.
Your research is completed to a very high standard, your observations and specification are fully justified and you have shown how you can use the information gathered to help you produce relevant design ideas.

17. How to create design ideas linked to a specification
Lesson objective - 6
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
How to create design ideas linked to a specification
LO2
How to develop a design to better meet the needs of the user.
Must
Created some design ideas, with annotations. Loosely linked to the design specification and developed the design in some way.
Should
Created design ideas, with annotation. They are linked to the specification and has been developed to further meet the users needs.
Could
Created relevant design ideas, annotated and clearly linked to the specification. Developed the designs further to fully meet the needs of the user.

18. The design that matches my specification the most is:
Name:
Set: 1 2 # x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3
Student Self Assessment
What went well?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Even better if?
The design that matches my specification the most is:
1 2 3 # x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

19. Final design # x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Name: Set:
Make sure your final design is your best work. If a designer produced a poor final design idea – their design would not be produced! Use your level ladder to make sure your are achieving your target grade (at the least!)
Final design # x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

20. Use CAD to create a mould for your design to be manufactured with.
Lesson objective – 7
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
Use CAD to create a mould for your design to be manufactured with.
LO2
Have an understanding of runners and risers.
Must
Demonstrate that they can create a mould design using 2D Design
Should
Demonstrate that you can create a working mould using 2D Design
Could
Demonstrate that you can create a working mould, complete with runner and riser using 2D Design

21. Lesson objective – 8 (optional)
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
Learn how to use the casting machine safely.
LO2
Begin Casting your design idea.
Must
Demonstrate that you understand the dangers of casting and know how to use the low temperature casting machine safely.
Should
Demonstrate that you understand how to use the casting machine safely and have made your product.
Could
Demonstrate that you understand how to be safe when using the casting machine and have finished making your product – and given a good surface finish.

22. Never put wet pewter into the furnace!
Name:
Set:
Before you being your casting, you need to be aware of all the health and safety information. It is important that you are aware of the dangers of pewter casting and understand how to use the low temperature casting furnace safely.
What temperature does pewter melt at?
_______________degrees Celsius
Which is over twice as hot as: ______________________________________
Never put wet pewter into the furnace!
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

23. Learn how to use a range of files and abrasive papers
Lesson objective – 9
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
Learn how to use a range of files and abrasive papers
LO2
Learn how to cross file and draw file accurately
Must
Demonstrate that you understand the types of file and know how to use files and emery cloth safely.
Should
Demonstrate that you understand the types and grade of file and know how to use files and emery cloth safely and accurately.
Could
Demonstrate that you understand the types and grade of file and critically select files and emery cloth to achieve a high quality finish.

24. Manufacturing Name: Set: What am I, and how can I help?
I need to make sure that my mould has a ___________ and a ___________.
How will this help you?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What am I, and how can I help?

25. Learn how to use polishing wheel safely
Lesson objective – 10
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
Learn how to use polishing wheel safely
LO2
Learn how develop a finish on your project with a range of waxes and mops
Demonstrate that you understand the dangers of polishing wheel and know how to use the different mops and waxes safely.
Must
Should
Demonstrate that you understand the dangers of polishing wheel and know how to use the different mops and waxes safely to a good finish.
Could
Demonstrate that you understand the dangers of polishing wheel and know how to use the different mops and waxes safely to achieve a quality finish.

26. Learn what is a ferrous and non-ferrous metal
Lesson objective – 11
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
Learn what is a ferrous and non-ferrous metal
LO2
Learn some of the properties of ferrous and non ferrous metals
Demonstrate that you can differentiate ferrous and non-ferrous metals and explain one property of each group.
Must
Should
Demonstrate that you can differentiate ferrous and non-ferrous metals and explain two properties of each group.
Could
Demonstrate that you can differentiate ferrous and non-ferrous metals and critically explain why you are using pewter in your project.

27. How to analyse your final manufactured design idea..
Lesson objective - 12
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
How to analyse your final manufactured design idea..
L02
Assess your practical progress.
Must
Demonstrate that you understand how to analyse your work and assess your progress
Should
Demonstrate that you understand how to analyse your work objectively and assess your progress
Could
Demonstrate that you understand how to analyse your work objectively and highlight areas to improve. Also assessing your progress.

28. Name:
Set:
How did your Design turn out? Are you happy with your outcome?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there anything you would do differently if you were to repeat the process?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

29. 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5a 6c 6b 6a 7c 7b 7a Name: Set:
You have not managed to fully complete your product and your design ideas are rushed with no annotation.
You have not managed to fully complete your product and your design ideas are rushed with some annotation.
You have not managed to fully complete your product and your design ideas are rushed with annotations.
Your design idea is unimaginative and completed to a basic standard. Design ideas have some annotations.
Your design idea is unimaginative and completed to a basic standard. Design ideas have annotations.
Your design idea is unimaginative and completed to a basic standard. Design ideas have annotations and your have made an attempt to check designs against the spec
Your design ideas are completed and made to a decent standard. Design ideas have some annotation relating to the spec.
You designs show some creativity and are made to a decent standard. Some annotations refer to the spec points.
Your design is creative and well made, most annotations can be linked to the specification.
Designs are creative and made to a good standard. Annotations link to specification.
Creative, and good finished design, meets the basic need of the specification.
Your design meets most of the specification needs, design ideas are creative and unique. Product is finished to a good standard.
You have met the needs of the spec, have demonstrated creativity and have produced a unique, marketable product.
You have completely met the needs of the spec, have demonstrated creativity and have produced a unique, marketable product. Your design ideas are completed to a professional standard
You have completely met the needs of the spec, have demonstrated creativity and have produced a unique, marketable product. Your design ideas are completed to a high standard.

30. Today we will learn the following:
Lesson objective - 13
Today we will learn the following:
LO1
Learn how to evaluate different aspects of your work.
LO2
How to evaluate your work against your specification
LO3
Assess your overall progress.
Must
Demonstrate that you understand how to evaluate different aspects of your work.
Should
Demonstrate that you understand how to evaluate different aspects of your work and your work against your specification objectively.
Could
Demonstrate that you understand how to evaluate different aspects of your work and your work against your specification objectively. Also assessing your overall progress against the projects overall level ladder.

31. Name:
Set:
A = Aesthetics
Does the product look attractive? Does it make good use of colour & texture? Does it have a high quality finish? Where did the designer get the inspiration?
C = Cost
What is the estimated cost of making? What is the selling cost? Is the product affordable? Does it seem good value for money?
C = Customer
Who is the product designed for? How and were would it be used?
E = Environment
What is the products impact on the environment? Think about its final disposal.
S = Safety
How have you made it safe? Think about how it is used. How are the different part joined together, are they safe?
S = Size
Is the product comfortable to use? Is it the correct size for its use? If you made it bigger or smaller would it be better?
F = Function
How well does the product work? Could it be improved to work better? How easy is it to use?
M = Materials/Manufacture
What is the product made from? Could it be made from a different material?
Use this page to write notes about your product before writing your Evaluation

32. Name: Set: My Specification
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No
Have you met this specification point?
Yes No

33. You have started to evaluate your work against your specification.
Name:
Set: 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5a 6c 6b 6a 7c 7b 7a
You have made a brief attempt at an evaluation, not demonstrating full understanding of self assessment.
You have filled in your evaluation with minimal details, demonstrating a very basic understanding of the task.
Your evaluation is basic but you have raised at least one point to improve on.
Your evaluation has some points to improve included, but you have not said why you want to improve your work.
You have completed your evaluation but have repeated some points and not said what your could improve.
You have completed your evaluation and have said what you could improve, but not in any detail.
You have completed your evaluation to a decent level stating more than one potential improvements.
You have a completed evaluation and stated more than 3 improvements and justified at least one improvement.
You have demonstrated you are able to justify your suggested improvements.
You have an evaluation which has been filled in objectively, justifying your improvements with detail.
You have started to evaluate your work against your specification.
You have demonstrated that your EAS lines up with your developed design idea tick boxes.
You have a fully completed evaluation and have completed your EAS lining it up with your developed design idea.
You have done all the above and have completed all your evaluation in an in-depth detail presenting your work to a high standard.
You have done all the above, demonstrating objective thought, high level questioning of your own work and justified your observations throughout.