Controlled Assessment

Controlled Assessment

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

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

2. 1b: Research (6 marks)

   • User group
   • Environment for use
   • Product analysis
     • Existing products
     • Similar products
   • Things to be stored/held
   • Ergonomics

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. 3g: 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. 3h: Final design (6 marks)

   • CAD part drawings
   • CAD assembly drawing

9. 4i: Production plan (6 marks)

   • All stages detailed in correct order
   • Specific Quality Control in place
   • H&S considerations

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

    • Photo storyboard of your manufacture

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

    • High quality parts, accurately assembled
    • Fully functional product

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

    • Evidenced in the production plan

13. 6m: 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