GCE

A2 PRODUCT DESIGN

Hope that this helps students’ and parents’ with the course.

The planning this year has been very tight and we will all need to

work very hard to keep on track.

You must be

self disciplined and organised to succeed.

Outline of dates and titles of work needed to complete coursework.

All work should be completed –

you will need to prepare for some sections – treat as homework.

ICT is available in my room and also please

NOTE :- ICT rooms are available every lunchtime to progress your folio work.

The ICT department also provides access to computers Monday to Thursday evenings.

There will be no excuses entertained for not having the ICT components completed.

I will be available certain evenings to assist in explaining areas of difficulty – see below.

Good luck

Mr.Geekie IEng MIIE

WEEK START	LESSON NUMBER	DETAILS OF WORK NEEDED	PAGE
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MAY 15th		Study period before AS examinations	0
		Study period before AS examinations	0
22		Study period before AS examinations	0
		Study period before AS examinations	0
29		HALF TERM	0
		HALF TERM	0
June 5		Study period before AS examinations	0
		Study period before AS examinations	0
12^th 1	1	Introduction to A2 Give out guidelines. Think about major project See list helpfully put together by Sir Geekie at the end of this document. SECTION 1 1. Investigation and Clarification of Problems (AS =7 marks A2 = 10 marks) Identifies and collects a comprehensive range of primary and secondary information which is well organised and takes into account marketneeds/trends/demands. Perceptive analysis of information. Design objective clearly and independently identified. Comprehensive, well reasoned and explained specifications taking full account of the research information collected.	0
	HWK	Think about your major project idea and bring your proposals to the next lesson to verify that it is appropriate – ideas - think about storage, furniture, needs, personal and corporate. The major project could include an element of engineering or be a complete engineering solution.	0
1	2	SECTION 1 Decide with teacher your major project. BEGIN INTRO and BRIEF from above. Type up – print off and mount onto A3	0
HWK	HWK	Finish thoughts and decide INTRO and BRIEF	0
19^th 2	3	SECTION 1 Finish INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF	1
	HWK	Questionnaire - think of suitable questions.	0
2	4	SECTION 1 Finish INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF WELDING DEMO ( Clive to set up )	0
	HWK	FINISH FINAL Questionnaire	1
26 Happy birthday Sir 28^th 3	5	SECTION 1 Prepare questionnaire get some responses from class.	1
	6	SECTION 1 Produce breakdown of questionnaire, analyse the answers, use graphs and maybe extended interviews. Can use MS EXCEL to produce a varied range of graphs.	1
	HWK	RESEARCH get lots of pictures which relate to your product.	0
July 3^rd 4	7	SECTION 1 Continue to finish graphical analysis	0
	8	SECTION 1 Collect a comprehensive range of primary and secondary information which is well organised and takes into account market needs/trends/demands	1
July 10^th 5	9	SECTION 1 Collect a comprehensive range of primary and secondary information which is well organised and takes into account market needs/trends/demands.	1
	10	Produce specification Comprehensive, well reasoned and explained specifications taking full account of the research information collected	0
July 17th		FESTIVAL WEEK	0
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SUMMER TERM SUMMER TERM			0
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Sept 4^th 6	11	School starts on 5^th Produce specification Comprehensive, well reasoned and explained specifications taking full account of the research information collected SECTION 2 2. Development of a Design Proposal (AS = 23 marks A2 = 30 marks) (a) Comprehensive and imaginative range of feasible ideas and/or approaches which show flair and ingenuity. (D/M) A sophisticated/elegant solution which satisfies all of the requirements. (D) Clear and full explanation of all decisions taken. (D) Explores different proportions, material combinations, technologies and methods of production. (M)	0
	12	SECTION 1 Tidy up – check for omissions. SECTION 2 Begin drawing Imaginative ideas AIM TO SATISFY THE TERM COMPREHENSIVE. Produce a page.	1
	HWK	Check section 1 for omissions make sure you have addressed the bullet points detailed earlier.	0
Sept 11^th 7	13	SECTION 1 Should be finished by now as it will be a distraction from your next section. SECTION 2 Begin drawing Imaginative ideas AIM TO SATISFY THE TERM COMPREHENSIVE. Look at proportions of your designs - can you include any ref to the golden ratio ( 1.618 : 1 ) The Fibonacci sequence !! Produce a page.	1
	14	SECTION 2 Finalise solution. Check suppliers of materials and fittings. Get prices.
Sept 18^th ^8 8	15	SECTION 2 Finalise solution. Check suppliers of materials and fittings. Get prices.	0
	16	SECTION 2 Finalise solution. Check suppliers of materials and fittings. Get prices. THIS SHOULD BE THE END OF YOUR FINAL DESIGN STAGES. YOU NEED TO	0
Sept 25^th 9	17	SECTION 2 Produce models if needed. Test model.	1
	18	SECTION 2 Ideally Could start making if designs have been finalized. Think about the manufacturing of your design and Produce a plan Comprehensive and detailed plan for all stages of designing and making	0
Oct 2^nd 10	19	SECTION 2	0
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HWK		SECTION 2	0
Oct 9^th 11	21	SECTION 2	0
	22	SECTION 2	0
OCT 16^th 12	23	SECTION 2	0
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		SECTION 3 Throughout the folio Communication and Modelling (AS = 11 marks A2 = 15 marks) High level of presentation, modelling and communication skills, showing sensitivity and a high degree of accuracy. (D/M) Wide range of appropriate materials, techniques and media used to convey all details necessary for third party manufacture to proceed smoothly at every stage. (M) Provides clear and articulate verbal explanation about all aspects of the work.(D)	0
Oct 23rd		HALF TERM check dates for half term	0
		HALF TERM	0
		SECTION 4 MAKING Making/Manufacturing (AS = 23 marks A2 = 30 marks) Comprehensive and detailed plan for all stages of designing and making. Able to adapt the work schedule in the light of changing circumstances and ongoing developments whilst still meeting realistic deadlines. High level of making skills using materials, components and media. Ability to adapt original design, where appropriate, whilst still working with precision and accuracy. Detailed quality assurance and quality control checks built into the manufacturing process to ensure consistency when items are manufactured in quantity, demonstrating a very clear understanding and application ofcommercial and/or industrial practices.	0
Oct 30^th 13	25	All students should commence their making now. Order materials if you have not done so by now.	0
	HWK	SECTION 4 MAKING Think about the manufacturing of your design and Produce a plan Comprehensive and detailed plan for all stages of designing and making Remember the quality assurance and quality control aspects of your plan. Include with plan.