D & T - Product Design

 

Percentage of total GCSE marks:

 

60% (20% Design Folder, 40% Making)

 

Number of pieces of coursework and their titles:

 

One piece of coursework comprising both design folder and practical.

 

Summary of what the coursework involves:

 

The production of a thorough and concise design folder (20-30 A3 sheets) to include Design Brief, Research, Analysis, Design Specification, Ideas, Development & Model making and Final Design.  The production of a high quality 3D final Product.

 

Which months the coursework is tackled:

 

July 2007-Early March 2008 (several sections can be completed during the summer holidays)

 

When coursework is due to be handed in:

 

March 2008 (final dates will be published early in the Autumn term).

 

Some tips for producing good coursework:

 

Ø   Be organised and meet all deadlines, follow teacher advice.

Ø   Do not spend too long on research.  Only include relevant information and evaluate it.

Ø   Do not spend time ‘prettying up your folder’.

Ø   Hand in your design folder when asked to do so to allow your teacher to mark it and pass it back so YOU can make additions.

Ø   Start your practical work before December.

 

How parents can support their son/daughter with coursework:

 

Ø   Help them to gather research.

Ø   Check the progress of their designing.

Ø   Guide them to meet deadlines.

 

What help the department provides:

 

Ø   Practical workshops at lunchtime and after school.

Ø   Help sheets and individual tutorials as needed.

 

How students should go about asking for further assistance if they feel help is needed:

 

Make an appointment outside lesson time with their teacher to discuss coursework.