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Sess Outline & Possible Activities marked with * Learning Outcomes/Objectives Resources/Homework1 Induction: Theory

Outline of the course structureExplain key dates & Expectations. Show exemplar material of past work, discuss possible projectsMain: Discuss Key criteria for a successful project

Set project sessions on timetableOutline coursework for the year30 min Taster product analysissession-introduction toMaterials, Components and Applications.

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop an understanding of course design and expectations

Success criteriaIdentify 3 key criteria for a successful project

Homework- 250 words andsketches ‘What do they consider to be an example of good design’

2 CourseworkIntroduction to courseworkDeveloping a design brief/situation

Project 1- Bauhaus model chair (modernist movement)Introduction to AQA assessment criteria & CRFResearch into theme – mood board

* Develop a mood board of modernist furniture including Bauhaus and L & C Arnold, identify key colours, textures and materials.

Lesson ObjectiveIdentifying good design and associated markets

Identify elements of modernist movement in furniture

Success criteriaIdentify key elements of design in the Bauhaus model chair, and identify elements of modernist movement

Identify your own target market

In the first few lessons it is important for the students to bond as a group, and familiarise themselves with theexpectations of the course.

3 Induction: TheoryMaterials, Components andApplications-Introduction to polymers- HIPS and vacuum forming-

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop an understanding of

Written work is set forhomework to establishstudent’s writing skills,level of prior knowledge.

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drinks cups. Expanded polystyrene and packaging.Industrial practiceRevisit molecular structure of thermo, thermo setting plastics.

*Demo using heat strip of the memory of different plastics.*Discuss and demo blow forming.*Students to make sphere using moulds (vacuum form)*Develop blow forming mouldPossibility of further development by joining spheres using plastic welding techniques using a soldering iron.

vacuum/blow forming as an industrial practice

Develop an understanding of the molecular structure of thermo, thermo setting plastics

Success criteriaIdentify key composition of thermo thermo setting plastics

Identify a range of products using this method, and associate properties and rational for choice.

4 CourseworkCompletion of moodboardDesigner as link between Manufacturer/client, visual image of designer. Problems with interpretation, what do they (Manufacturer/client) really want? DD Designer/Dilemma

*Primary analysis of an existing product(s)To investigate materials, construction, finish. Use an sample to demo how to assemble. Use exemplar Shivies t illustrate desired outcomes.

*Identify a range of products associated to the brief, range being not just one area.

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop an understanding for the importance of a moodboard.

Develop knowledge of existing products, with clear links to brief.

Success criteriaSelect a range of products associated with the brief.

5 CourseworkMeasuring and testing of functional chairs-analysis of Lesson Objective

Handout available on ergonomics and anthropometric data.

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Ergonomics. Use full scale models Jenny/Brian on illustrate problems.

(Handout) Introduce history and relevance both in social and industrial context.

*examine www.ergonomics4schools identify a specific area hand tools, and list key measurements.*Possibility to do group sizes and work out averages for anthropometric data.

*Practical Task (See Handout)Measuring/making of model ergonome (1:10 scale).

Develop an understanding for the need for ergonomics and anthropometric data.

Develop an understanding the importance of efficiency in design

Success criteriaApply ergonome to a range of products and able to rationalise or link to good product design

Practical task handout, needs to be laminated, also pins required to make joints.

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Theory: Materials, Components and Application:ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastic resin & Injection moulding (Hand held) mobile phone.Research injection moulding, types of plastic used in injection moulding. Disadvantages and advantages in production runs.Introduction to Ergonomics IProduct Analysis- Introduction to ergonomics with hand-held products.Types of grip, Power and precision. Use handout to measure the five measuring points on a hand held product.

Explore hand tools on www.ergonomic4schools

Lesson ObjectiveUsing anthropometric data to produce ergonomic averages.

Abe to identify the differences and advantages of injection moulded products

Success criteriaFrom your measurements work out the maximum and minimum diameter of a hand held product.

Handout on hand anthropometrics and peer chart

Handout on Injection moulding (to be developed)

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2 CourseworkIntroduction to workshop and basic forming of plastics- line bending and drape forming to make simple test pieces/rough model chairs.

Introduce the concept and application of plastic (acrylic thermo plastic) welding.*demo and prepare samples for learner practice, so learners have hands on experience, H/S

*Introduce workshop driving licence.

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop skill using the line bending, and drape forming.

Develop skills using plastic welding equipment.

Success criteriaCreate a hinge using a line bending technique, and apply a welded logo.

3 Materials, Components and Application:PET & blow moulding- mineral water bottle, linking hand held ergonomics and PET. Polyethylene terephthalate

Introduction to echo themes-3Rs.reduce, reuse and recycle* identify a opportunities within a school/office environment

*Identify a product (aluminum car) students to develop LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) of the product possibly on a PowerPoint or poster. Use later as a revision guide

* Introduce the concept of ecological debt day, and the impact upon the designer to consider planned obsolescence of a product. Ipod Mac and how these products incorporate planned obsolescence

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop skill using a micrometer and veneer gauge to measure material thicknesses

Develop knowledge of recycling labels include PET HEP ABS etc

Success criteriaCreate a small chart of BS concerning plastic marksUse a micrometer to acceptable tolerance

PowerPoint presentation on sustainable material/products

LCA Life cycle analysis

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Introduction to sheet metal (16 and 8 gauge mild steel)bending (English Wheel) & joining-spot welding/riveting.

*Test pieces (use an impact test and measure with strain gauge on engineering block)for chair.*Using big Bertha test a range of products including meatls woods and plastics, results could be recorded on a chart.*Above results could lead onto selecting materials for a specific task or design. Ie chair, table top etc

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop skill using a micrometer and veneer gauge to measure material thicknesses

Develop an understanding for the need to test materials against/for criteria.

Success criteriaEstablish a suitable material for a specific need, with a rational.

Resources, micrometer, engineering block, 16 and 18 gauge mild steel strips.Impact testing equipment

5 CourseworkSketching techniques: IsometricPerspective Thumbnail sketchingUse of fine line pen, marker to enhance.

Thumbnail Sketches are Shorthand Notes for Artists: Thumbnail sketches are drawing quick, abbreviated drawings. Usually, they are done very rapidly and with no corrections - you can use any medium, though pen or pencil is the most common. Thumbnails sketches are usually very small, often only an inch or two high.

Introduction to steel rod bending and brazing. Testpiece for chair framework.

Brazing is a joining process whereby a filler metal or alloy is heated to melting temperature above 450, and distributed between two or more close-fitting parts by capillary action.

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop thumbnail sketching skills on a given subject of theme.

Develop an understanding for H/S issues on frges via process of heat bending and brazing.

Success criteriaA thumbnail sequence of drawings demonstrating the safe practice of brazing or rod bending.

Hand out on thumb nail sketching and the value to memory and development

Week 3 Lesson Objective Rotational moulding

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1Materials, Components andApplication:Polypropylene and rotational moulding- children’s playequipment e.g. slide

Rotational molding or moulding is a versatile process for creating many kinds of mostly hollow items, typically of plastic. The phrase is often shortened to rotomolding or rotomoulding.

Introduction to safety in productsIntroduction to AQA mark schemes for Prod 1

Develop working knowledge of rotational moulding

Understand the properties of polypropylene

Success criteriaDevelop a working model of a sphere that has rotational moulded (an item for your final product)

jig to be developed, possibility of using a football, identify medium

2 CourseworkIntroduction to steam bendingaeroply to produce a seat test piece.Aeroply is a combination material of peel ply, release film & breather, designed to offer substantial savings in consumable lay-up time.

*Prepare hardwood & Softwood samples to compare outcomes when using steam bender. Have students bend and experiment with. Cut and shape with fret saw, sand and then heat and bend.Workshop driving licence:Drilling (Pillar and hand held)Scroll/Fret sawSandingSteam benderHot wire cutterHot glue gun

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop working knowledge of rotational moulding

Understand the safe working practice of tools listed in the driving licence. (Maintain notes for coursework)

Success criteriaDevelop a working model of a sphere that has rotational moulded (an item for your final product)

Steam bender to be developed, gutter pipe/kettle are possibilities

3 Materials, Components andApplication:LDPE and calendaring: plastic bags Vs Biobatch/Biodegradable

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop working knowledge of calendaring

Resolute to be made, possibly with paper making using rhy’s apparatus. Needs further research, before

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Use of biodegradable polymers- e.g. soluble starchbased used in medicines.

The calendaring process is a series of hard pressure rollers at the end of a papermaking to remove moisture and develop the final finish. Those that are used separate from the ...pulp and water.

Recycling & Adv/disadvantages with biodegradables

Understand the safe working practice of tools listed in the driving licence. (Maintain notes for coursework)

Success criteriaDevelop a working model of a sphere that has rotational moulded (an item for your final product)

constructing.

4 Coursework: CAD/CAMIntroduction to CAD- Technosoft 2D DesignAnd/or Google SketchUp.

*develop a logo or union jack using 2D design. Introduce on screen hatching, lines, drawing a line to a given length and angle*Develop of a possible design, (a leg of a table) or learners name and print off of Roland, introducing the concept of CAD/CAM

Lesson ObjectiveTo Understand the function of CAD CAM

To understand the importance of CAD CAM to the designer and manufacturer

Success criteriaPrint your name label using CAD/CAM

5 CourseworkSelection of idea.

*Identify areas of interest t the learner. Introduce former products and explain rational for choice*Critical that learner identifies the need for a product,

Lesson ObjectiveTo Understand the relationship of the design need and product

To understand the term ‘fit for purpose’

Develop a PowerPoint of common and not so common products.Ie a cupIllicit the design criteria

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possibly to introduce a range of products and ask the learner to identify the design need/opportunity. *Re-examine learners choice and peer assess the need the idea fulfil. Is the product fit for purpose? Does it do what it is designed to do?* examine the relationship between the design need and design criteria.

Success criteriaIdentify the design need of three products.

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CouresworkIdentifying the a target market for a specific product

*Consider the target for a pillar drill, and then a notebook. Who might buy these? Mindmap on board and consider overlapping of client.*Mindmap your chosen product, develop a mindmap of possible clientele. Is the market too small, if so could I develop the product to include another function? More functions wider market.*Swiss army knife, how many functions and markets.

Lesson ObjectiveTo Understand the relationship of single function products and multi functional products and targeted groups

Revisit the term ‘fit for purpose’ and link to target markets

Success criteriaIdentify a target group with rational for your product

Develop a profile of your end user.

2 Coursework: DisassemblyEvaluation of an existing product

Obtain from charity shops or family members a product that is relevant to your coursework.

*Demo buy taking apart a cardboard box, mindmap with

Lesson ObjectiveTo critically analyse an existing product, by disassembly

Evaluate an existing product, and identify how evaluation can be used

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the group what have I learnt. What does the packaging do, inform, warn, protect, transport etc.*Examine material factors, and justify maker choice, consider alternatives in a group discussion*Consider how the product was made, review pressings, calendaring etc*Is it fit for purpose and could it be improved*Critically analyse using the above data, how the product could be improved.

to improve a product

Success criteria

Critically evaluate one product that is linked to your coursework

3 Coursework: Existing Products IResearch existing products or importantly what products that fulfil the same need as identified in the learners design situation and design brief.*Start by developing a mindmap as a group of important assessment criteria. Name, size, materials, construction method, fit for purpose, etc. (Include Client, Designer and Manufacturer criteria)*Develop assessment criteria into a chart so that several products can be compared using the same criteria.*Identify common needs across all products, include your analysis and comments as good/bad points. Call these key criteria

Lesson ObjectiveTo critically analyse existing product to develop key criteria

Evaluate an existing products to develop criteria for your own product

Success criteriaDevelop a list of essential criteria for later specification

4 Coursework: Existing Products II, Key Criteria

Continue to Research existing products or importantly what products that fulfil the same need as identified in the learners design situation and design brief.

*Review a product to critically analyse its key criteria

Lesson ObjectiveTo critically analyse existing product to develop key criteria

Evaluate an existing products to develop criteria for your own product

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(criteria common to client designer and manufacturer)*Possibility to divide class into small groups, examine a common product, each group to take on the role of client designer and manufacturer. Identify common needs

Success criteriaDevelop a list of essential criteria for later specification

5 Coursework: Ergonomics IIStudents have previously looked at hand held tools, and should have a basic understanding of the role of ergonomics in design.

*Introduce the history of ergonomics, Henry Ford and the model T and the advent of mass production, by making a production line worker comfortable he/she became an efficient worker. Group to research the benefits of ergonomics and worker efficiency.*Link human efficiency to product efficiency, and then link to individual learner designs.*Evaluate current design against product efficiency.

Justification of final choice of material/making method.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a understanding for the historical significance of ergonomics

To understand the link between worker efficiency and product efficiency

Success criteriaExamine and evaluate your own idea for product efficiency

Handout is available on the historical significance of ergonomics

Extension

Handout is available of the other types of ergonomic psychological etc (Give out as homework, reading around subject)

Week 5

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Materials, Components and Application:Card modelling/Styrofoam modelling. Evaluation of models.

*Use micrometer to measure drill widths, produce a simple tolerance chart.*Styrofoam modelling of design ideas, quick rapid modelling and assessment*Styrofoam cutter demo, and include in passport.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a skills using Styrofoam, and wire cutting methods

To develop an understanding for the value of models as a communication and development tool.

Success criteria

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*Discuss the advantages of Styrofoam over other media, cut, and shape, risk assess and put control measures in place to minimise the risk of dust.* H/W Develop presentation of foam cutting as an industrial process

Produce views of your model which are accurate to a tolerance +/- 1.5mm

2/3 Coursework; CAD CAM IILearners will have generated a union jack using simple tools on 2D design.

*Review the advantages and disadvantages of CAD/CAM, illicit copyright problems and intelligent property*Get students to draw using accurate dimensions the Styrofoam model made in the last lesson. Isometric*Introduce chamfering and developing radiuses on edges and within products*Introduce extrusion techniques within 2D design

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a working drawing of a three dimensional object, drawn in isometric view.

Success criteriaProduce views of your model which are accurate to a tolerance +/- 1.5mm

3 Material Research, Components and Application:Introduction to metals classification.Ferrous, non ferrous and alloysUse of tin-plated mild steel tin cans.

*Introduce via resource kit a range of metals, have learners in small groups divide the metals into two groups.*Identify groups on the white board, shiny dull,

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop an understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Ferrous metals are magnetic

Understand the differences in oxidization in the two groups of metals, and how these properties

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heavy/light etc.Introduce a Jomo and further divide (discovery learning).*Discuss the properties of the metals, what makes them ferrous and non-ferrous and introduce the two exceptions.*Make a chart of the metals, using the properties identified by the learners and learning objectives

affect product design.

Success criteriaProduce a chart of identifying the properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

4 Coursework: PlanningComplete step-by-step manufacturing plan. Introduce concept of quality control checking.

*Introduce the concept of a Gantt Chart, why are they used. Why plan? Why not just make?*Introduce concepts of Kaizan and production line plans and planning. JIT (Just in Time) and the value of planning on production lines.*QC (Quality Control) measures and developing them into a plan, develop a systems and control measure Jig or template to monitor QC in your project.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a working plan listing main areas of research, design and manufacture

Success criteriaComplete in Excel a plan for the main areas of development, leaving room for a modification in each area.

Exemplar Gantt charts, hand out on Kaizan and JIT to be developed

5 Coursework: Design SpecificationStart production of outcome.Modify design as needed.Photograph making stages

*From Key criteria and research completed to date, develop a design specification (needs analysis) for your project. This will become the assessment criteria for your

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop an objective design specification

Success criteriaTo develop a design specification for your project, that links to your research.

Exemplar materials to be developed, and handout to be developed.

Possibility to develop specifications on other products, to deepen the learning, for doing the final coursework version

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project.*Develop a simple design from the Styrofoam model of a possible outcome. Have learners use Thumb drawings and arrange of medium to develop ideasThe design specification at AS level must link to the research and must be evidenced.I like pink, is not satisfactory. 67% of people interviewed or my primary research (page no) indicated Pink would be an appropriate colour to incorporate into my project

Link spec to client and Manufacturer (they must agree) as it forms the basis foe future development

Week 6

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Materials, Components and Application:Non Ferrous metals- copper application water pipes.Non ferrous metal- aluminium application die cast alloywheels.Non ferrous metal- zinc application finishing material formild steel. Use of Fillers, Additives and Stabilisers in polymers- UPVC products.Finishes used on polymers e.g. chrome plating on electronic products*Use metal resource kit to revisit non-ferrous and ferrous metals*Develop a properties sheet for future reference for reference on annotation in design developments

Lesson ObjectiveDevelop knowledge on the properties of some ferrous and non ferrous metals and how to stabilise some finishes

Success criteriaApply knowledge to a chosen design, and rational choice of metal by its property.

UPVC coatings to be sourced as well as coatings for non-ferrous metals

2 Coursework: Modelling IManufacture and development of model.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on how to work with scales

Handout has been developed,

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*Amend design as necessary.*Annotate plans to explain changes to manufacture.*Photograph making stages.*Develop scale skills, possibly by doing a practice piece on Mickey Mouse, Handout has been developed, but may need a more appropriate design for AS

SD Design automatic enlargements and reductions

Success criteriaTo develop a enlargement/reduction of a given or chosen design

but may need a more appropriate design for AS

3 Materials, Components and Application:Non Ferrous metals- silver-Joining processes- soldering.Application- jewellery*Small one-day lesson on silver soldering to annotation of designs*Apply knowledge to process chart or properties of materials. Introduce melting temperatures, advantages and disadvantages as an industrial process.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on how to silver solder

Success criteriaTo develop knowledge of a range of soldering techniques

Silver solder to be ordered and samples to be prepared.

4 Coursework: Modelling IIManufacture and development of model.

*Possibility to use card, Kappa Board and convoluted card to produce a series of rapid models. Learners should not only focus on the overall concept of the ed product, but should also model details of mechanical details to models how a particular aspect of the model works of functions.

*Possibility to introduce the concept of scale on 2D design of model or working from a drawing/photo overlaying a grid and enlarging/reducing to given scale.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on the properties of some modelling mediums, including Kappa Board, Convoluted card using joining techniques such as plastic rivets and hot glue guns.

Safe use of craft knifes and safety rulers

Success criteriaTo develop working models of both the overall concept and details of the final outcome in a medium of your

Cutting boards, craft knifes convoluted card and kappa board, ht glue guns and plastic rivets

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*Discussion over the purpose of scale models client and manufacturer, need to be realistic and accurate as a selling tool.

choice

5 Coursework: Planning IIQuality control-inspection for defects.Amend manufacturing plans as necessaryPhotograph finished model outcome

*Introduction of jigs and templates as a method of quality control. Discuss how different phases of production can be monitored. Low skill as opposed to high skill labour force, and how this effects quality control*Develop flow chart techniques of discuss methods of how QC could be incorporated into learners projects using photographs and annotation.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a working plan listing main areas of research, design and manufacture

Success criteriaComplete in Excel a plan for the main areas of development, leaving room for a modification in each area.

Exemplar flow charts, hand out on Kaizan and JIT to be further developed in learner projects

Week 7

1/2Materials, Components and Application:Mild steel- piercing, blanking,press forming and spot welding.Application-car body panels.

*Opportunity to do some forge work within a two hour session depending upon numbers.*Develop a hanging basket, using engineering blue, scribes and centre punches to mark out metal layouts.*Review drilling techniques and H/S concerning forge

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a working knowledge of the properties of mild steel.

Develop skills deforming mild steel, spot welding as a industrial process

Success criteria

Obtain a spot welder, either hire or purchase. Coast £250 (contact Newbury welding supplies)

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work*Demo how to pierce and blank on the forge, if a spot welder becomes available use, if not improvise with brazing techniquesMild steel tube. Forming, and fabricating using MIG welding.Application-bike frame

Spot weld or braze two mild steel objects together

To link sot welding to your project as an industrial process

2 Materials, Components andApplication:(as above) Mild steel spot welding and brazing

*Forge area H/S check*Demo and guide sample projects

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a working knowledge of the properties of mild steel.

Develop skills deforming mild steel, spot welding as a industrial process

Success criteriaSpot weld or braze two mild steel objects together

To link sot welding to your project as an industrial process

3Coursework; ErgonomicsEvaluation & testing with 1/6th

scale ergonome to testproportions & ergonomics.

*Use polymorph (SMART material) to do test fittings of individual pieces

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop modifications to an existing or planned design using ergonomics

Develop an understanding for SMART materials (polymorph)

Success criteria

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*Use ergonomes in workshop to test average seat sizes, make recommendations*Use scaled learner ergonomes on Styrofoam models to evaluate ergonomics and introduce modifications page

Use your ergonome to evaluate and modify your existing design

4 CourseworkPeer marking exercise usingAQA criteria. Completion of CRF to date.

*Examine each others coursework to date and evaluate against the AQA specification*Opportunity to make suggestions and modifications to existing design*Direct the modifications in terms of time management and value

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop modifications to an existing piece of coursework using specification as assessment criteria

Success criteriaMake several valued contributions to the coursework of others

Identify areas for further improvement in your own work

5 Coursework: Tutorial1:1 assessment, feedback andtarget setting for improvement

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop modifications to coursework, and review course satisfaction with learners

Week 8

1Materials, Components andApplication:Finishing processes to protect metalsFinishing processes to enhance aesthetics in metals.Product- Hand tools (chrome plating).

*Workshop practical in electro plating metals, acid bath

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a knowledge of chroming and electro plating metals

Success criteriaElectro plate a small sample for your portfolio.

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and patina techniques.*Possibility to do blueing in our workshops, will need health and safety assessment of task, so small sample pieces for chart.

2 CourseworkCollect Inspiration images (moodboard)Completion of user research questionnairewith design styles images.Sketching design ideas.Use of 3D CAD to model ideas.

*Mind map together possible primary research areas and the information they could provide*Assign individual targets associated with project

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop primary and secondary research methods/information

Types of primary research useful to the designer

Success criteriaDevelop a list of primary research areas, and one secondary

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Timed questions:Section A style questions: Definitions of categories e.g.alloys, thermosets, thermoplastics.Section B style question Table of polymers, metals andapplications 7x 4 marks

*Review tables of plastics and metals with particular emphasis on the properties of these groups*Tables to be used as later revision guides, important to make accurate*Possibility to play a game using metal pie chart, cards, to enhance memory around properties

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop accurate tables of the properties of materials.

Success criteriaTo develop a game to aid memory

4 Coursework: Initial Design Work I Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a range of solutions that

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Sketching techniques &experiments with different drawing materials- pastelchalks, charcoal, watercolour pencil, stick and ink- mixed papers.

*Introduce a range of medium to develop initial designs.*Encourage the use of thumb sketches and annotation to explain ideas

will meet the problems identified in the design brief

Success criteriaTo develop 1 design idea with accompanying annotation

5 Coursework: Initial Design Work IIDesign sketches.Experiments with drawing techniques and media- e.g.markers, markers and colour pencil, tonal pencil rendering.*Introduce a range of medium to develop initial designs.*Encourage the use of thumb sketches and annotation to explain ideas

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a range of solutions that will meet the problems identified in the design brief

Success criteriaTo develop 1 design idea with accompanying annotation

Week 9

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Materials, Components andApplication:Composites e.g. Carbon FibreReinforced Plastic. Layup/autoclave techniques andapplications e.g. racing bikeframe/components ‘Lotus Superbike’*Develop some layup jigs to demo reverse female moulding, apply same layup techniques to male moulds.*Introduce release agents

Composites e.g. GRP, layup techniques, finishes.Application-boats. Health and safety with fibre based

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on lay-up techniques

Success criteriaTo construct a small sample of a laid up bracket or piece for your project

Materials and processesMay vary depending on learner projects.Experiments can beused to supplementevidence for‘Making/Modelling’where they meet thecriteria.

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composites2 Coursework: Initial Design Work II

Design sketches.Experiments with drawing techniques and media- e.g.markers, markers and colour pencil, tonal pencil rendering.*Introduce a range of medium to develop initial designs.*Encourage the use of thumb sketches and annotation to explain ideas

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a range of solutions that will meet the problems identified in the design brief

Success criteriaTo develop 1 design idea with accompanying annotation

3 Coursework: Initial Design Work IIDesign sketches.Experiments with drawing techniques and media- e.g.markers, markers and colour pencil, tonal pencil rendering.*Introduce a range of medium to develop initial designs.*Encourage the use of thumb sketches and annotation to explain ideas

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a range of solutions that will meet the problems identified in the design brief

Success criteriaTo develop 1 design idea with accompanying annotation

4 Coursework: Initial Design Work IIDesign sketches.Experiments with drawing techniques and media- e.g.markers, markers and colour pencil, tonal pencil rendering.*Introduce a range of medium to develop initial designs.*Encourage the use of thumb sketches and annotation to explain ideas

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a range of solutions that will meet the problems identified in the design brief

Success criteriaTo develop 1 design idea with accompanying annotation

Develop a resource for this one

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Coursework: Initial Design Work IIDesign sketches.Experiments with drawing techniques and media- e.g.markers, markers and colour pencil, tonal pencil rendering.*Introduce a range of medium to develop initial designs.*Encourage the use of thumb sketches and annotation to explain ideas

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop a range of solutions that will meet the problems identified in the design brief

Success criteriaTo develop 1 design idea with accompanying annotation

Provide exemplar materials, both for classroom and electronically

Week 10

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Materials, Components and Application:Composites- MDF and applications e.g. flat-packfurniture. Health and safety when using MDF

*Cams/dowels and flat pack fittings, give examples of prior, discuss the move towards flat pack*Have students do a small case study on the History for the flat pack, with aims on user analysis, and a convenience society

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge of how needs and technology can meet a wider market place

Success criteriaTo produce a small study on the advent of the flat pack system.

2 CourseworkFinalise construction methods for major project. If casting:2D Design or ProDesktop drawings for the manufacture of moulds for pewter casting.

*Possibility to cast and demo in plaster like materials using sugar craft mounds.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop working knowledge of how cast in a range of mediums including pewter.

Success criteriaTo produce a small sample relevant to your project using the lost wax

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*Discuss the need to cast, why is casting still used instead of CNC machines.*Review H/S practice concerning the lost wax method

method

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Knock down fittings and applications e.g. Flat-pack furniture.

*Use workshop equipment to produce a jig/template using knock down fittings*Use MDF for jigs and marking gauges to locate and mount fittings

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge of how needs and technology can meet a wider market place

Success criteriaTo produce a small study on the advent of the flat pack system.

Show examples of jigs using cams and locks, source a range of fittings

4 CourseworkIf casting:Completion of CAD Drawings.Start laser cutting or router moulds for casting.Alternatively hand-made clay or cuttlefish moulds if casting.*Drawings to go to Kennet for production*Demonstrate on Roland vinyl cutting, and review concept of CAD/CAM

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop skills using a vinyl cutter

Use internet as a means of sending drawings to be made.

Success criteriaTo produce and send drawings over the internet

5 Coursework: Modifications PageContinue making project II.Photograph to record makingmethods.Adjust making method asrequired plus record changes in design folder.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop reflective skills in identifying the need to modify a design

Success criteriaTo produce a list of changes or

Print off or put onto common area a modification exemplar

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*Develop a modifications page, introduce exemplar template*Identify a rational for changes*Amend Gantt charts and flow charts to accommodate change

modifications made to your project from the different areas of development

Week 11

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Coursework: Practical RealisationAppropriate finishing e.g. stains, polishes, etc.Finishes to enhance aesthetics of timber- stains, waxes,paints, laminates.

*Learners to experiment on a variety of hard and soft woods a range of oils, dyes, stains and polishes*Learners to experiment on a range of sample metals and plastics a range of finishes including pyrography, burring and peaning.*Develop a finish chart with annotation, show exemplar.

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on a range of finishes and finishing techniques, onto a range of different surfaces

Success criteriaTo produce finished samples for a sample sheet, with annotation and to evaluate against their product needs

Machine small pieces for of hard and soft woods, ferrous non-ferrous metals and plastics for a ‘finish evaluation page’

2 Coursework: Practical RealisationConcrete moulding

*student to research roman or historical methods of concrete mounding*Develop some moulds could be hands or feet for garden paving*Learners to develop a small presentation on the range of moulding techniques already visitedUsing silicone to make a mould, give a practical demonstration

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on using concrete as a medium for moulding

To develop knowledge on adjectives and concrete development

To develop knowledge on how to strengthen and weaken concrete

Use of historical themesin coursework can beuseful in introducingsome of the A2 contentfor the synoptic exampaper.

Try to purchase a silicone mould for concrete

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*Demo on how to polish concrete and stone (marble) *Evaluate as a practical solution Success criteria

Produce a silicon female mould that will create a concrete male

appropriate concrete, waterproof concrete?

3 Coursework: Practical RealisationMarking out/Material selection

*Develop a cutting list from orthographic drawings*Problems of scrape and how it is measured*Using Tessellation to minimise waste

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on how to mark out a range of materials

Develop and understanding why tessellation is important to manufacturers

Success criteriaSelect material and commence marking out of project considering tessellation

Source examples of tessellation from manufacturers, talk to maths may have samples as in NC for them

4Coursework: Practical Realisation*Transferring a design onto a resistant material*Identifying a machined or square edge*How to mark out your project, wood, tri-square, metal engineering squares, engineering blue, scribers and centre punches*Demo how to mark out to a given tolerance

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop knowledge on how to mark out accurately

Success criteriaUse a range of marking out equipment to a tolerance of +-1mm

5Coursework: Practical Realisation*Review cutting sawing and planning*Introduce the types f plane, smoothing, Jack and tri and if time permits a rebate plane and spoke shave

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop skills in using a plane, to achieve a square edge

Make small blocks of 10mm MDF 10x10mm

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*Passport: Sanding and above tools*Demo how to get a square edge*Demo marking out symbols

Success criteriaUse a tri square to assess a square edge

Week 12

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Coursework: Practical Realisation*Passport: Saws, coping, tennon, and rip*Demo Fret saws us e and maintenance, and have learners develop small jigsaws associated with main project*Demo Band saw, safe practice, replace with metal blade and demo.Identify problems associated with wood grain, knots and defects in hard and soft woodsMetalJunior and Hacksaws, possibility to demo hydraulic saw

Extension: Cutting with Oxy-Acetylene if time permits

Lesson ObjectiveTo identify a range of defects in wood

To develop a safe working knowledge of the use of a range of manual and mechanical saws

Success criteriaDevelop a small product using a range of saws on different materials.

Arrange for a selection of saws, including a pit saw or pictures of if available

2 Coursework: Practical RealisationSanding techniquesWood*Blocks, and abrasive papers, go through various grades of paper and their construction.*Introduce traditional papers, and modern aluminium oxide equivalentsMetal/Plastic*Files-correct hand use, how to attain a flat finish. Cross filing.*Wet and dry paper on ferrous and non0feerous metals & Plastics*Demo how develop swirls using abrasive plugs

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop skills using a range of abrasive tools to achieve a desired finish.

Success criteriaDevelop a small product using a range of abrasives

A range of abrasive papers, for wood, meal and plastic

3 Coursework: Practical RealisationFinishing techniques*Developing the use of scrapers to achieve a quality finish*Demonstrate the use of scrapers to flatten surfaces, on

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop skills using a range of scarpers on different shaped woods

Success criteria

Purchase scarpers from D&T supplies, one set should be enough, if not possible make from old saw blades.

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a range of shapes including convex curves. Develop a small product using a range of scarpers

4 Coursework: Practical RealisationApplying a range of finishes*Use a demo board to illustrate a range of finishes, in the first term French polishing techniques*Second demo for exterior finishes use a Tong oil d and Dutch oil*Demo with brushes and rags

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop skills using a range of oils on different woods

Success criteriaDevelop a small product using a range of finishing oils

Develop a resource kit for French polishing, arrange with technician strips of wood 5x 300x5

5Coursework: Practical RealisationEvaluationDevelop an evaluation chart for the range of processes used in the Practical Realisation lessons. Be objective and support your ideas with a clear rationale*Evaluate the work you have done to your research so far.*Evaluate and assess on a 1:1 basis work covered so far, arrange a small tutorial to highlight any student concerns with the course/teaching and learning*Assess against NC levels, using boards

Lesson ObjectiveTo develop evaluation via the process of reflection

Success criteriaDevelop a small list of personal and relevant targets for the next term

Identify a range of techniques/finishes you will use on your final product

Review with National curriculum boards, remake if necessary and laminate board versions

Week 13

1 Materials, Components andApplication:Smart Materials- Shape memoryalloys (SMA) e.g. Nitonol

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Applications- bone fixator,dental brace, blood vessel stent.

2 CourseworkModelling ideas using 3D CAD.Full size modelling in card andfoamboard. Evaluation of ideas.

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Smart Materials-Thermochromic pigments.Application- children’s feedingproducts.Practice exam question.PROD1 section C- sketches toshow how a product could beenhanced with the use ofthermochromic pigment.

4 CourseworkModelling ideas using 3D CAD.Full size modelling in card andfoamboard.

5 CourseworkDevelopment drawingexplorationof alternativematerials, constructionmethods, etc. Justification offinal choice of material.

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1 Materials, Components andApplication:Smart Materials-Phosphorescent pigments.Application- Disco jewellery.

Composites- Laminated glass- Application- car windscreen. Safety in Product Design.

The January paper willbe posted after theexamination on e-AQA.Many centres would usethis to set a mock exampaper.

2 CourseworkWorkshop experiments withpossible materials. Test joints.E.g. pipe bending mild steeltube & brazing.

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Review of January PROD1Paper and Mark scheme.Timed questions using Januaryseries paper.

4 CourseworkCompletion of workshopexperiments.Manufacturing plan using flowchart to show QC checks.3D CAD- Artist impression e.g.ProDesktop image placed intodigital photo

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1 Materials, Components andApplication:Peer marking of JanuaryPROD1 papers- question byquestion.

2 CourseworkComplete 3D CAD artistimpressionStart manufacture of mirror.

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Peer marking of JanuaryPROD 1 paper by question.

4 CourseworkManufacture of mirrorPhotograph stages ofmanufacture.Amend manufacturing plan.Draw up/explain changes tomaking as necessary.

5 CourseworkManufacture of mirrorPhotograph stages ofmanufacture.Amend manufacturing plan.Draw up/explain changes tomaking as necessary

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Week 16

1 Materials, Components andApplication:Modern materials- Coated steelse.g. nickel plated steel.Application- components used inflat-pack furniture (brackets &fastenings).Use of ‘product components’and standardisation ofmanufacture.

If CAD/CAM has beenused to make thecomponent parts,students might considermaking some usinghand techniques. For,example a base orsurface decoration forthe mirror, cut fromdifferent colouredhardwoods using ascroll saw or fret saw fora fine detail.Paper backed veneers,formed using a bagpress or clamps couldbe used to makedecorative details to themirror.

2 CourseworkComplete manufacture of mirror.Finish appropriately- e.g. for ArtDeco spray for chrome effect.For Memphis- apply laminatesor simulate using paint effects.

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Application:Modern materials e.g. Alucomposite- Applications e.g.aircraft.Use of components e.g.Self-tapping screws, machinescrews and benefits e.g. speedof assembly, ease of repair.

4 CourseworkComplete manufacture ofmirror. Finish appropriately.COSHH implications offinishing materials.

5 CourseworkComplete manufacture of themirror. Retouch finishing ifrequired.1:1 assessment and feedback.Identify unfinished work andtarget for improvement.

Week 17

1 Materials, Components andApplication:Wood based modern materialse.g. flexi-ply and flexible MDF.Applications such as curved pintof sale display. Suitable

Low voltage lighting kitsare available from mostdesign and technologysuppliers.*However to concludethe project in 3-4 weeks

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adhesives such as PVA. Use oflaminates onto surfaces.Suitable adhesive- contact.Aircraft grade plywood andsuitable adhesives such assynthetics resin. ApplicationsbentwoodCD rack.

a standard low voltagelamp will be used andnew ‘surround’ or‘shade’and base will bedesigned for the lamp tosimply fit into.240 V lights should beavoided due to the riskof electrocution.Typically, students willdesign some form ofbox/cubist typearrangement andpersonalise it withapplied graphics.

2 CourseworkIntroduction- To final projectbrief‘personalised-Low voltagelighting’ (Design and make asurround or shade for standardlow voltage desk lamp)Identification of a specificsituation and problem

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Timed questionMatching adhesives,temporary and permanent

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joining methods to givenapplicationsCOSHH implications ofadhesives.

4 CourseworkProduction of own problem andbrief.Produce an initial specification.Insert details on CRF

5 CourseworkPrimary and secondaryresearch into low voltagelighting components*

Week 18

1 Materials, Components andApplication:Elastomers and their use inproducts to enhance aestheticsand ergonomics.Application- razorProduct Analysis written inPROD1 section C style.

It is perfectly acceptableto communicate ideasthrough modelling.Using random shapescan lead to unusual/lessstereotypical ideas. Thisis a good way tostimulate creativedesigns.

2 projectPrimary research into situationand how it might influence the

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design- e.g. colour, existingfurnishings, etc.Primary research into clientRequirements

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Sustainability issues:Use of polymers in disposableproducts e.g. toiletries, syringe.Safety benefits Vs eco impact.

4 ProjectAnalysis of research.Creation of detailedspecification.

5 CourseworkGenerate creative ideasthrough model making:Styrofoam blocks/randomgeometric shapes, MDF blocksand shapes.Photograph models. Sketchmodifications overphotographs and annotate.

Week 19

1 Materials, Components andApplication:Compliant Materials

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- Use of carton board,laminated card, etc inpackaging.-Product Analysis question instyle of PROD1 Section C.Discuss 3Rs and the design andmanufacture of packaging.

introduction into thedifferent types givestime for practice in thecoursework.

2 CourseworkProduce 1-2 development pagesfinalising design from model.

3 Materials, Components andApplication:Compliant Materials- Use of polymer basedsheet materials e.g.translucentpolypropylene and pointof sale displays.Product Analysis question instyle of PROD1 Section C.Introduce use of jigs andfixtures in creation of tabs &slots, KD fittings, etc.

4 CourseworkProduce an orthographicprojection of the lampsurround. Include dimensions.

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Use of 3D CAD software toproduce exploded views oflamp surround and assemblydetail.

Week 20

1 Design and Market InfluencesInclusive DesignProduct Analysis written in styleof PROD1 section C.For example- Mobile telephoneto be designed/modified to meetthe needs of visually impaired.

A large number ofstudents come into ASProduct Design from aGraphics GCSE. It istherefore useful tomaintain the interest ofsuch students with theopportunities to developgraphics skills in AScoursework.Use of CNC lasercutters, plotter cutters,routers, etc is detailedon pg 8 of thespecification. Acoursework projectusing this technologyobviously helps toreinforce theory.

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‘personalise’ lamp surround toclient requirements.Possible use of Photoshop,Corel Draw or similar graphicspackage.

3 Design and MarketInfluencesConsumer safetyCritical analysis of existingproducts in terms of safety e.g.hedge trimmer, lawn mower,kettle, child’s toy, etc.Students sketch modificationsto a product to improve safety

4 CourseworkCompletion of graphics to beused on lamp surround.Cut out component parts oflamp base/surround from MDFor plywood.

5 CourseworkUse of stencils for appliedartwork to lamp.Use of CNC laser cutters,plotter cutters, etc to makeapplied vinyl graphicsProduction of transfer sheetsfor applied graphics.Alternative- sublimation

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printing.1:1 formative assessment ofcoursework.(Identify any gaps and targetset for improvement).

Week 21

1 Processes and ManufactureQuality control-Use of drilling jigs and templatesDesign and make a simpledrilling jig for projectconstructionDesign and makestencils/templates for finishingdetails on project.

2 CourseworkManufacture of lamp surroundusing MDF/plywood boxconstruction.Manufacture of stencils etc forapplied graphics

3 Process and ManufactureUse of mite saws and mitreblocks-Test joint for base or shadeconstruction on lamp

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4 CourseworkManufacture of lamp surroundusing box constructionmethods.Use of fillers to blend in jointsbetween boxes.COSHH with use of fillers.

5 CourseworkFinishing of lampsurround/shade/base andapplication of graphics whenready.Photograph details of making.Explain any difficulties andmodifications to design thatresult.Explain use of jigs andtemplates where relevant.

Week 22

1 Design and Market InfluencesConsumer SafetySafety in children’s products andsimple tests that designerscould carry out to ensure safety.

2 CourseworkFinish lamp surround. Preparefor evaluation and testing with

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client/user in situ3 Design and Market

InfluencesConsumer safetySafety in electrical productse.g. lawn mower, kettle, steamiron.

4 CourseworkEvaluation and testing:Comparison to initialspecification. Possibleimprovements in light ofclient/user feedback.

5 Coursework1:1 formative assessment andfeedback.Student catch up time forfolder/outcome completion.Students update CandidateRecord Form (CRF).

Week 23

1 & 2 CourseworkSelection and organisation ofwork for portfolio submission toAQA.Update CRF

Where several projectshave been used incoursework time needsto be spent organisingthe portfolio. Studentsshould organise their

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portfolios under theheadings of theassessment criteriaprinted on page 10 ofthe specification.This will make it mucheasier for the teacher toassess and for themoderator to identifymarked work againsteach criteria. Somecentres like to colourcode pages against thecriteria to aid marking.The CRF will need to becompleted by thestudent, and signed.

3 & 4 CourseworkSelection and organisation ofwork for portfolio submission toAQA.Update CRF

5 & 6 CourseworkSelection and organisation ofwork for portfolio submission toAQA.Update CRF

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1 Processes and ManufactureUse of CNC machining andrapid prototyping to make nonfunctioning/block models.PROD1 Section B or C typequestion- students producenotes and diagrams to explainhow a block model could bemade and finished.

Most teachers wouldaim to have courseworkcompleted by the end ofthe second term.This allows good time tocover any remainingtheory content of thespecification and tobegin revision.During the revisionperiod, it is advised thata combination of timedquestions, peer markingand ‘fun’ activities areused to maintain studentinterest.Quiz teams brings in acompetitive edge andcan make revision lively.Simple games like‘hangman’ are good forcovering keyterminology

2 CourseworkSubmit final portfolio forassessment and moderation.

3 & 4 RevisionPROD1 SECTION A

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Timed questions worth 1-2marks each coveringclassification of materials andcomponents. E.g. definitions ofterminology-alloys, thermosets,etc, examples of each type.20 minute timed exercise.Peer marking of answers

5 & 6 RevisionPROD1 SECTION A‘pub quiz teams’‘hangman’

Week 25

1 & 2 RevisionPROD1 Section A‘Sort the definition’Students are presented withenvelopes of jumbled definitionsto sort.‘Mastermind’Students given a week toprepare for specialist subjecte.g. alloys and die casting.Following week- ‘Mastermind’ 2minutes on specialist subjectfollowed by 2 mins of generalknowledge e.g. Section A type

Key aspects tosuccessful revision arefun and variety.The strategies outlinedhere are intended to beactive to keep learnersengaged and preventboredom

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questions.3 & 4 Revision

PROD1 Section B‘Post-It Note Processes’Flip chart posters ofmachines/processes.Students use Post-IT notes tolabel up process and describestage by stage.Powerpoint- Product Analysis.Students prepare a Powerpointpresentation explaining thematerials used and method ofmanufacture of products madefrom:WoodsMetalsPolymersPresent to class.

5 & 6 RevisionPROD1 Section C‘Product Improvement’Students are given a CADdrawing of a simple product.In groups develop notes anddiagrams to discuss:Possible materialsMethod of modellingMethod of making for

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productionImprovements e.g.Safety, ergonomics, inclusiveDesign

Week 26

1 & 2 RevisionPROD1- Section A‘Guess who’Students given cards face downwith material names, properties,process names, etc.Partner place card on theirforehead and give their partnerclues to the word without usingthe actual word.Timed 20 minutes exercise withPROD1 Section A questions.Followed by peer marking

Morning of the exam:Breakfast meetingSome centres hold abreakfast meeting forstudents. This ensuresthat they arrive for theexam in good time; theyhave had something toeat and are hydrated.It is a good opportunityto some last minuterevision and to settlenerves.

3 & 4 RevisionPROD1- Section BMaterials and applicationsposterStudents produce posters ofproduct detailing specificproduct, material and reasonfor selection of material from 1of 3 material areas- wood,

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metal, plastic.5 & 6 Revision

PROD1- Section C‘Beat the Boss’Students presented with aproduct improvementchallenge.Teacher and support staff e.g.technician have samechallenge.A ‘judge; selects winningdesign based upon mostappropriate material, makingmethod, ergonomics,sustainability andinclusiveness.

Week 27

1 Commence A2 CourseExplanation of A2 structureKey dates & delivery plan

It is very important tomake an early start tothe A2 course. At theend of Y12, studentscould focus on choosingan appropriate A2project.It is also important tostart the theory for thefinal exam and develop

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writing skills for theextended answersrequired at A2.Most students find ithelpful to initially workthrough ‘essay’ stylequestions in groups.Students will needinstruction on how tostructure answers andhow to link points theymake to each other andto the question.

2 CourseworkExplain nature of courseworki.e. single project, client focus,etc.Demonstrate exemplar foldersand outcomes for PROD 4Design and Making Practice.

3 PROD3 Design andManufactureSection A- Materials andcomponents.Impact of new materials onproductse.g. smart materialsStudents introduced to A2 stylequestions and work through a

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question in groups to producemind map plan.

4 CourseworkIdentification of suitableproject/client.

5 CourseworkIdentification of suitableproject/client.How to write a situation andbrief statement.

Week 28

1 PROD3: Design andManufactureSection A: Materials andComponentsThe impact of new materials onproducts.E.g. selection and application ofpolymers in automotive industryreplacing metals.Students analyse a car- identifyplastic parts previously madefrom metals. Discussbenefits/drawbacks of usingpolymers.

At A2 students will needthe differences betweenthe CRF at AS and A2explaining to them andthe implications for theconduct of the project.One of the mostsignificant beingresearch does not needto be presented in thefolder but summarised.Strategies forconducting research willneed to be discussed,e.g. keeping a notebookfor recording results ofinterviews with

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client/users.Images collected inresearch, either primaryor secondary could bepasted on ideas sheetsfor inspiration

2 ProjectFinalise project choiceWrite up problem and briefProduce an initial specification.Start Research Plan.

3 PROD3: Design andManufactureSection A: Materials andComponentsThe impact of new materialson productsE.g. use of polymers inpackaging Vs traditionalalternatives.Students work in 2 groups- proand against polymers inpackaging. Present argumentusing visual aids e.g. poster &powerpoint.

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Research Plan5 Project

Explain differences with CRFfor A2.How to carry out research andsummarise findings.Students complete initialsecondary research- e.g.inspiration images for ideas.

Week 29

1 PROD3: Design andManufactureSection A: Materials andComponentsSelection of materials andcomponents for specificapplication- polymersStudents work through apractice essay questiondiscussing polymers they arefamiliar with for specificproducts- reasons for selectione.g. manufacture, energyconservation, function of theproduct, etc.

In these early phases ofthe A2 project, it isimportant to push onwith initial sketches ofideas rather thanwasting time waiting forreplies to emails, phonecallsand letters orsurfing the internet forthe purposes ofresearch.The main focus of theproject is designing andmaking, so studentsshould spend their timein this area.

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Primary research- letters tocontacts, drafting interviewquestions, etc.Secondary research- inspirationimages, existing products.Patents and safety regs.Initial thumb-nail sketches ofconcept ideas1:1 guidance

3 PROD3: Design andManufactureSection A: materials andcomponentsTimed questionOn theme of previous lesson.45 mins to complete.Peer marking & discussion insecond half of lesson.

4 ProjectInitial thumb-nail sketching1:1 guidance

5 ProjectInitial thumb-nail sketches ofideas.1:1 guidance. Advice onappropriate contacts forprimary research.

Week 30

A case study based onPROD3 will keep the

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1 & 2 PROD3: Design andManufactureSection A: Materials andComponentsApplication of materials andcomponents to specificproduction processes- one off tomass productionIndustry visit daya.m.- local company specialisingin one-off/small batchproduction.p.m.- large manufacturerspecialising in volumeproduction e.g. carmanufacturer.

learner’s mind on theorywork and will help torevise the topicscovered in the last 2-3weeks.Setting vacation workbetween Y12 and Y13 ismeant to ensure thestudents have made thebest possible start andmaintain the momentumof the project.If the school operatesan intranet system, itmight be possible forstudents to upload workduring the vacation forteachers to monitor andfeedback.

3 & 4 PROD3: Design andManufactureSection A: Materials andComponentsSet vacation work- 1.000 wordcase study based on industryvisit.Focus points:Materials and productionmethods chosen on basis ofvolume of production.

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5 & 6 ProjectSet targets for vacation:No of sheets of initial conceptideas.Make a simple card modelConduct a site visit andinterview if relevant.

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