Investigation, Planning and Evaluation of product

Students produce a folio comprising of three pieces of evidence of the design process for their product.

Document 1: Investigation

Students identify a need, problem or challenge. They create an initial design brief. They investigate the functional characteristics and properties of a range of existing products, materials and processes they are considering using in the creation of their product. Students also investigate an issue related to the product, with a focus on products or processes related to the fabrication of the product.

 

Document 2: Planning

Students use the knowledge they have from their investigation to create a range of individual designs for their product. They communicate their designs in the form of sketches, concept drawings, and formal plans. Appropriate technical language should be used which conforms to the technology chosen. There should be reference to testing carried out in the materials applications task.

Document 3: Evaluation

Students reflect on improvements to their product and how their product:

• Addresses the design brief requirements

• How further modifications could improve the product

• What impact the product will have on the environment

(Maximum of 800 words)

Assessment Weighting 20%

 

4. Product

Students produce the product designed in the folio.

Product record

Students demonstrate the application of skills, processes, procedures, and techniques to make articles of a chosen standard and specification. They demonstrate proficiency in the use of a range of materials, components, techniques, and equipment to implement schemes or plans safely and accurately during product realisation. They outline any solutions to problems encountered. They evaluate the effectiveness of the product realisation process.

(Word Count for written evidence 600 words)

Assessment Weighting 60%