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KS4 Product Design

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Year Long Term Objective:  To prepare pupils for the GCSE exam by covering the Theory and Practical skills necessary to undertake the demands of the exam syllabus.
Year Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1  Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Medium Term Objective: To develop the pupils knowledge and understanding of the core content of the exam syllabus reflecting on previous knowledge from KS3 and developing a deeper understanding of the information. To explore the requirements of the NEA through a practice piece of work enabling practical and design skills to be developed.
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Introduction to practice NEA lighting project Continuation of practice NEA lighting project Continuation of practical production of lighting project Completion of lighting project Completion of board game project Introduction of NEA for GCSE exam and initial sections completed
Medium Term Objective: To develop the pupils knowledge and understanding of the Specialist Timbers content of the exam syllabus reflecting on previous knowledge and developing a deeper understanding of the information. To complete their NEA worth 50% of the final grade.
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Reflect on work from summer term and finalise design development ready for production of the prototype Manufacture of NEA Final manufacture and assembly of NEA product Completion of NEA Final exam preparation Exam
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Introduction to practice NEA lighting project

Overview

Introduction to practice NEA – lighting project and accompanyimng design work. Theory to cover – New & emerging technologies, Core materials suitable for their projects and their properties, the impact of new technologies on production methods.

Example Key Words

NEA

Non examined assessment – creative design and manufacturing that is worth marks towards the final exam

Core Materials

A range of materials common to all product desigers work

Property

Characteristics of a material that make it particularly suitable for a specific purpose

Problem Analysis

Understanding what is required of the task you have been set

Design Specification

A list of requirements that your solution should aim to be within

Production methods

The way products are manufactured in industry

External Links

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Continuation of practice NEA lighting project

Overview

Continuation of practice NEA lighting project with modelling and manufacture starting. Theory to cover – Environmental impact of design and manufacture, Systems & Control, Energy production and specialist tools and equipment for timbers

Example Key Words

Environmental impact

Environmental impact The world we live in and what effect we as designers can have

Carbon Footprint

The impact the manufacturing of products can potentially have

Life cycle analysis

The environmental impact a product can have from its conception to disposal

Energy production

Different ways energy can be created

Manufacturing

How products are made

Scales of Production

The quantity of products that are made

External Links

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Continuation of practical production of lighting project

Overview

Continuation of practical production of lighting project. Theory to cover – specialist manufacturing techniques with timber, surface treatments and finishes.

Example Key Words

Shaping

Changing the form of the material using tools and equipment

Fabrication

Joining materials together

Assembly

Bringing different parts of a project together

Treatments & Finishes

A way of preserving or enhancing the surface of the material

Production log

Keeping a record of how a product has been produced

Laminating

Layering materials to strengthen them or create a shape

External Links

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Completion of lighting project

Overview

Completion of lighting project with testing and evaluation completed. Mini project started for a board game. Theory to cover – Core materials fibres & textiles, papers & boards, smart materials & technical textiles. Designers.

Example Key Words

Testing

A method of reviewing a products effectiveness

Evaluation

A review of a project and how it was completed including considering improvements

Smart material

A material that reacts to external inputs

Composite material

A material that is a combination of disimilar materials ie carbon fibre

Technical textile

A textile created for a specific purpose

Fibre

Thread like elements that form fabrics

External Links

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Completion of board game project

Overview

Completion of board game project – tested and evaluated. Theory to cover – Mechanical devices

Example Key Words

Mechanism

A moving element that gives motion

Movement

The specific way a mechanism moves

Lever

A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement

Linkage

A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement

Gear

A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement

Cam & Follower

A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement

External Links

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Introduction of NEA for GCSE exam and initial sections completed

Overview

Introduction of NEA for GCSE exam and initial sections completed

Example Key Words

Design Scenario

A general problem area given by the exam board as a starting point

Design Problem

The chosen area that needs to be solved

User requirements

The needs of a potential client for the product

Research

Exploring the problem area to support later design work

Development

Creating a final solution ready to manufacture

Prototype

A solution to the problem that you make

External Links

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Reflect on work from summer term and finalise design development ready for production of the prototype

Overview

Reflect on work from summer term and finalise design development ready for production of the prototype. Theory to cover – the use of technical knowledge from year 10 in practical application for the NEA. Futher specialist knowledge on Timbers

Example Key Words

Final concept

The decision making and planning required to manufacture the final prototype

Quality Assurance

How the manufacturer ensures all products are manufactured to the same standard

Working Propeties

Specific properties a material when being used to make something ie Strength

Physical characteristics

What a material looks like

Stock forms

What shapes a material is available in

Stock size

What size a material is available to buy in

External Links

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Manufacture of NEA

Overview

Manufacture of NEA. Theory – Exam technique and covering specific areas identified as weakness in previous exams from year 10

Example Key Words

Manufacture

The construction of the prototype

CAD/CAM

Computer aided design and computer aided manufacture

Command word

The key word in an exam question ie Analyse

Discuss

A command word that requires you to look at both sides of a potential situation

Explain

Share what you know about what is being asked

Evaluate

Review something against criteria

External Links

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Final manufacture and assembly of NEA product

Overview

Final manufacture and assembly of NEA product. Focus on sections in supportng PowerPoint to complete. Theory – reflection on Mock exam and reviewing areas to cover in more detail.

Example Key Words

Orthographic Drawing

A technical drawing to show the shape and size of your product formally

CAD - sketch up

A visual representation of your final product

Cutting list

A list of all the materials required to complete your product

Assembly

Bringing different parts of a project together

Finish

Apply a suitable protective and/or decorative cover to a surface

Quality Control

How you keep to a set level of quality

External Links

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Completion of NEA

Overview

Completion of NEA. Reflection on knowledge and how to use it to interpret exam style questions

Example Key Words

Testing

A method of reviewing a products effectiveness

Evaluation

A review of a project and how it was completed including considering improvements

Modifications

How you would alter your product to improve it after reviewing it

Assembly

Bringing different parts of a project together

Finish

Apply a suitable protective and/or decorative cover to a surface

External Links

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