1_Design Technology Controlled Assessment Mindmap Breif 1

1_Design Technology Controlled Assessment Mindmap Breif 1

1. 1a: Analysing the brief (3 marks)

   • Situation sentence
   • Problem sentence
   • Design brief
   • Mind map analysis

2. 1b: Research (6 marks)

   • Should the size of the product be adjustable
   • Should this be used just indoors or also outdoors?
   • Product analysis
     • Could the way a gimbal works help me design how the product works?
     • Drone and filming cameras?
   • How many people have this disease?
   • How can it be made to be comfortable?

3. 1c: Design specification (6 marks)

   • Hierarchal
   • Realistic
     • Clearly created from your research
     • Measurable
   • Covers the 6 areas on page 128

4. 2d: Initial ideas (12 marks)

   • Different concepts that address your Specification
   • Realistic, workable and detailed
   • Links to your research
   • Show a detailed understanding of:
     • Materials
     • Processes
     • Techniques

5. 2e: Review of initial ideas (4 marks)

   • Objective
     • Links to the Design Specification
     • User group feedback
     • Sustainability

6. 2f: Communication of ideas (4 marks

   • Skilful use of a range of communication techniques

7. 2g: Development of ideas (9 marks)

   • “Moving on” of your ideas
   • Significantly different and improved
   • Modelling in CAD and/or 3D
   • User group feedback used in final modifications

8. 2h: Final design (6 marks)

   • CAD part drawings
   • CAD assembly drawing
   • Cutting list of material with costings

9. 4a: Production plan (6 marks)

   • All stages detailed in correct order
   • Should it be batch manufactured or a one off product?
   • How can I make sure my coding won't go wrong and grip and break someone's hand?

10. 5b: Quality of Manufacture (24 marks)

    • Photo storyboard of your manufacture

11. 5c: Quality of Outcome (12 marks)

    • What material should the parts be made out of
    • Can I create my own functioning mechanisms?

12. 5d: Health and safety (2 marks)

    • Evidenced in the production plan

13. 6e: Test and evaluate (6 marks)

    • Objective comments:
      • Specific tests to check performance/quality
      • Feedback from the user group
      • Evaluate the product against the Design Specification