UNIT 2

This is the making unit - we will produce a portfolio of two products - each one to address the 5 criteria - you will need to be involved in the process of showing / specifying where evidence for each of the criteria exists - more details later. But - for now - here are the criteria that each project will be marked on.

1 Investigation and Clarifi cation of Problems 8 marks
2 Development of Design Proposal 24 marks
3 Making / Modelling 24 marks
4 Evaluation and Testing 12 marks
5 Communication and Presentation 12 marks

TOTAL 80 marks

This unit is very important and will start in November and submitted in June. To be completed around end of Feb 09. CANNOT BE RETAKEN - MUST BE WELL DONE FIRST TIME.

The UNIT 1 exam.

Here are headings of areas we need to cover for the UNIT 1 exam.
We will probably take the exam in January - this leaves scope for flexibility with re-sitting if required ( June 09 / Jan 10 )
Mrs Colley and I will split the content below and teach at both sites until around November - exact timings soon.
Section A: Materials and Components
Classifications which determine the market forms of a range of timber, metal, plastics and composite materials
Natural woods
Man made boards
laminates and veneers
ferrous metals
non-ferrous metals
alloys
polymers
biodegradeable polymers
ELASTOMERS
COMPOSITES
COMPLIANT MATERIALS
SMART MATERIALS
MODERN MATERIALS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
ADHESIVES

MARKET INFLUENCES
Environmental / sustainability issues
Ergonomics and anthropometrics
Inclusive design
Consumer safety

Processes and manufacture
Fabrication methods
woods
metals
plastics
Forming methods
Woods
metals
plastics
composites
redistribution methods
metals
cernets
polymers
wasting processes
CAM processing
Finishing materials and processes
woods
metals
polymers
Health and safety
Quality control

Welcome

Hello everyone, the AS course which you are to start in September is new. The course up to this year was called Product Design, now it has changed and is called 3D design. The structure has changed significally from 3 units to two units at AS and another two units at A2.
Here is an extract from the exam board,

GCE Design and Technology: Product Design (3-D Design) (2550)

AS outline

At AS level candidates should develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. This specification also considers the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and consumer safety.

The AS specification has 2 units:

Unit 1

Topic list

• Developing an understanding of the physical and mechanical properties in a broad range of materials and components
• The broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and their manufacture
• Methods in which materials and components can be manipulated to manufacture products
• Health and safety issues relevant to working with materials
• Computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM)
• Ergonomics and anthropometrics, inclusive design, and consumer safety
• The life cycle of products including manufacture, use and functional aspects and final disposal.

Assessment

Written Exam:	2 hours
Weighting:	50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks

This paper is based primarily on Materials and Components.
Consisting of three sections:

• Section 1 contains compulsory limited response questions
• Section 2 offers a choice of one question from two
• Section 3 contains one compulsory question.

Unit 2: Coursework

Assessment

Coursework:	Approx 50 hours
Weighting:	50% of total AS / 25% of total A Level marks

Written (or electronic) design portfolio
Revised Candidate Record Form and manufactured outcome(s)
Coursework may take a number of forms; a single design-and-make project, two smaller projects and/or a portfolio of work.

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Okay there is a brief outline of year 1.
Unit 1 - jointly delivered at both sites.
For unit 2
We will adopt a portfolio approach which involves one project each at both schools.

Hope this helps - see the next post.

Mr. Geekie