2. Understanding Standards Nominee Training Design and Manufacture

3. Aims of the Day
To update practitioners on changes to National 4 AVU Unit
To support practitioners in developing their understanding of standards required for Higher (Unit assessment) and the application of the revised Assessment Standards

4. National 4

5. N4 Added Value Unit Outcome 1 The candidate will:
1 Design and manufacture a product in response to a brief by:
1.1 Researching and confirming the design brief
1.2 Developing design ideas in response to the brief
1.3 Manufacturing a prototype based on the design ideas
1.4 Evaluating the design ideas and craft skills in the manufactured prototype

6. N4 Added Value Unit Marking Instructions
60 marks are available for this task.
The Added Value Unit is ungraded; candidate results should be recorded as ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’.
The pass mark for this task is 42 marks out of 60, therefore candidates achieving 42 or more marks have passed the Unit.

11. HIGHER

12. Aims of Review of Unit assessment 2015-16
Removal of duplication
Clarification of Assessment Standards
Articulation with National 5
Articulation with Advanced Higher

13. Summary of Changes Reduction in number of Outcomes
3 to 2 in Design Unit
3 to 2 in Materials and Manufacturing
Reduction in number of Assessment Standards
16 to 8 in Design Unit
10 to 7 in Materials and Manufacturing
No change to content – may require a change in emphasis in learning and teaching

14. Review Report Design Unit
– threshold is 6 out of 8 Assessment Standards
Materials and Manufacturing Unit
– threshold is 5 out of 7 Assessment Standards

15. Higher Design Unit Outcome 1

16. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Identify factors that influence design and apply these to produce a detailed design proposal by:
1.1 Analysing a design brief, identifying and justifying the main design factors
1.2 Selecting, using and justifying a range of research techniques
1.3 Presenting and analysing research materials
1.4 Producing a valid specification based on research into the range of relevant design factors
1.5 Incorporating findings of research into a detailed design proposal
NEW
1. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
1.1 Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors
1.2 Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification

17. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Identify factors that influence design and apply these to produce a detailed design proposal by:
1.1 Analysing a design brief, identifying and justifying the main design factors
1.2 Selecting, using and justifying a range of research techniques
1.3 Presenting and analysing research materials
1.4 Producing a valid specification based on research into the range of relevant design factors
1.5 Incorporating findings of research into a detailed design proposal
NEW
1. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
1.1 Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors
1.2 Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification

18. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Identify factors that influence design and apply these to produce a detailed design proposal by:
1.1 Analysing a design brief, identifying and justifying the main design factors
1.2 Selecting, using and justifying a range of research techniques
1.3 Presenting and analysing research materials
1.4 Producing a valid specification based on research into the range of relevant design factors
1.5 Incorporating findings of research into a detailed design proposal
NEW
1. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
1.1 Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors
1.2 Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification

19. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Identify factors that influence design and apply these to produce a detailed design proposal by:
1.1 Analysing a design brief, identifying and justifying the main design factors
1.2 Selecting, using and justifying a range of research techniques
1.3 Presenting and analysing research materials
1.4 Producing a valid specification based on research into the range of relevant design factors
1.5 Incorporating findings of research into a detailed design proposal
NEW
1. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
1.1 Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors
1.2 Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification

20. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Identify factors that influence design and apply these to produce a detailed design proposal by:
1.1 Analysing a design brief, identifying and justifying the main design factors
1.2 Selecting, using and justifying a range of research techniques
1.3 Presenting and analysing research materials
1.4 Producing a valid specification based on research into the range of relevant design factors
1.5 Incorporating findings of research into a detailed design proposal
NEW
1. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
1.1 Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors
1.2 Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification

21. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Identify factors that influence design and apply these to produce a detailed design proposal by:
1.1 Analysing a design brief, identifying and justifying the main design factors
1.2 Selecting, using and justifying a range of research techniques
1.3 Presenting and analysing research materials
1.4 Producing a valid specification based on research into the range of relevant design factors
1.5 Incorporating findings of research into a detailed design proposal
NEW
1. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
1.1 Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors
1.2 Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification

22. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
Workshop 2
Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1
Candidates 3

23. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 1 – Judging Evidence Table

24. Developing a Specification Child’s Chair
DESIGN UNIT ASSESSMENT STANDARDS 1.1 – 1.2
Brief
IKEA are looking to extend their range of children's’ chairs. They have offered free lance product designers the opportunity to pitch product ideas to them in December. They are looking for unisex products to suit the ages 3-7yrs.
NOTE
For the purpose of this assessment your teacher will take on the role of an IKEA representative

27. CANDIDATE 1 – Commentary
1 Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
P/F
1.1
Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors P
The main design factors have been identified
Appropriate factors (function, performance, market, aesthetics) have been identified.
A range of appropriate research techniques have been used
Anthropometric table, interview, internet search and questionnaire.
Detailed, valid information about appropriate design factors has been gathered
Most information is valid. Note that candidate realises part of the research (aesthetics)
is not generating suitable evidence.
1.2
Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification
Appropriate information has been drawn from the research
There is evidence of information being drawn from anthropometric table, interview and
questionnaire.
A detailed and effective specification has been produced
Although there are a number of the specification points which are generic or taken
directly from the brief there is enough evidence of specific points which are the result
of research to justify a clear pass.

28. Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification
Child’s Chair
Brief
IKEA are looking to extend their range of children's’ chairs. They have offered free lance product designers the opportunity to pitch product ideas to them in December. They are looking for unisex products to suit the ages 3-7yrs.
NOTE
For the purpose of this assessment your teacher will take on the role of an IKEA representative
Developing a
Specification
DESIGN UNIT ASSESSMENT STANDARDS 1.1 – 1.2
SECOND EXEMPLAR ON WEB
Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification

29. 3 - 7 YEAR OLDS

30. MATERIALS ERGONOMICS ENVIRONMENT
Ergonomics is the study of how humans interact with their environments and products in them
Ergonomics can be split up in to three main areas:
1) Anthropometrics
The study of human measurements such as height, arm length, reach, etc.
2) Physiology
The study of bodily strength, fatigue, reaction times etc
3) Psychology
The study of behaviour - especially the way we react to heat, light, texture, colour, noise, etc.
The ergonomic factors that will need to be considered this chair are:-
· The purpose of the chair, which is to be used to sit on
· The size of the chair
When designing the chair I will need to consider how comfortable it will be. I will need to look at anthropometric data for 3-7 year olds.
Deciding on the correct material for a product is really important. Materials have lots of different properties, such as:
Mechanical (Strength, Toughness, Hardness, Stiffness, Ductility, Malleability )
Physical
Thermal
Chemical
Electrical
Optical
Acoustical I will need to research different materials that could be used for
the chair taking into account the properties will effect it.
The environment is very important and can have big a impact on the design of products. Many products today are designed to be used for a very short time.
I need to consider where each of the materials will come, the manufacturing process and life cycle. The assembly of a product has an impact on how it is maintained, recycled or reused.
I will look for new sustainable materials that could be used to manufacture the chair. I will also consider assembly techniques whn I am designing the chair.

31. RESEARCH
ERGONOMICS
Percentiles
Percentiles are shown in anthropometry tables and they tell you whether the measurement given in the tables relates to the 'average' person, or someone who is above or below average in a certain dimension.
If you look at the heights of a group of adults, you'll probably notice that most of them look about the same height. A few may be noticeably taller and a few may be noticeably shorter. This 'same height' will be near the average (called the 'mean' in statistics) and is shown in anthropometry tables as the fiftieth percentile, often written as '50th %ile'. This means that it is the most likely height in a group of people. If we plotted a graph of the heights (or most other dimensions) of our group of people, it would look similar to this:
Ergonomics is the study of how humans interact with their environments and products in them
Ergonomics can be split up in to three main areas:
1) Anthropometrics
The study of human measurements such as height, arm length, reach, etc.
2) Physiology
The study of bodily strength, fatigue, reaction times etc
3) Psychology
The study of behaviour
First, notice that the graph is symmetrical – so that 50% of people are of average height or taller, and 50% are of average height or smaller. The graph tails off to either end, because fewer people are extremely tall or very short. To the left of the average, there is a point known as the 5th percentile, because 5% of the people (or 1 person in 20) is shorter than this particular height. The same distance to the right is a point known as the 95th percentile, where only 1 person in 20 is taller than this height.
So, we also need to know whether we are designing for all potential users or just the ones of above or below average dimensions. Now, this depends on exactly what it is that we are designing.
Relevant sizes for children ages 2 to 5 years old that will be needed in the designing of a child’s chair. All dimensions in mm.
Data
Description
2 Year Old Female 50%ile
2 Year Old Male 50%ile
5 Year Old Female 50%ile
5 Year Old Male 50%ile 4
Sitting Height
520
554
610
620 48
Hip Breadth (when Seated)
210
185
190
111
Upper Leg Length, Buttock to knee
280
275
350
345
112
Buttock to Popliteal
245
235
295
115
Thigh Depth 75 80 90
120
Knee Height (Seated)
260
270
330
335
121
Popliteal Height (Seated)
205 74
Hand Breadth at Palm 45 55 60 79
Grip Diameter 85 97
Middle Finger Breadth 11 12 99
Middle Finger Depth 9 10
GOOD CHAIR POSTURE

32. RESEARCH MATERIALS WOOD PLASTIC METAL
This research shows that lots of materials could be used for the chairs

33. RESEARCH AESTHETICS EXISTING CHAIRS
From my research I can see that there are many design s available and the things that they have in common are bright colours, bold shapes and simple construction.
Characters also influence children's chairs and are popular on the market as they relate to the child’s favourite shows.
My research has shown that a common theme in children's chairs are animals. There are many chairs inspired by animals available on the market.

34. SPECIFICATION 1 FUNCTION
1.1 - The chair’s purpose is for it to be used as seating for 3-7 year olds
1.2 - The bench to continue to look good and be safe. Maintenance should be minimal.
2 SAFETY
2.1 - The chair is for children so needs to meet the standards such as those set by British Standards Institute.
2.2 - There are a range of things that could cause injuries such as screws, sharp edges, splinters and badly assembled parts
3 ERGONOMICS
3.1 - Because the chair is being designed for 3-7 year olds it must be suitable for those users. It must be designed using the anthropometric data for 3-7 year olds
3.2 - If the chair is uncomfortable it will not be appealing to the user, or they will only use them for a short period of time. It is important to encourage good posture.
4 MATERIALS
Some materials are harder wearing than others. This will need to be considered when deciding on the materials to be used.
4.2 - For the bench to perform at its best and to last a long time it is important to select the right materials. The materials will have to be durable and strong to be fit for purpose.
4.3 – The materials must be able to be recycled.
5. AESTHETICS
5.1 - Proportion, line and form should be considered in the design to make it more appealing.
5.2 – Cartoon characters, bright colours and animal can be used in the aesthetics of the chair

35. WEB EXEMPLAR – Commentary
1 Analyse a design brief and produce a detailed specification by:
P/F
1.1
Carrying out relevant research into appropriate design factors F
The main design factors have been identified
The research techniques are often not appropriate with much of the information simply archiving
The information gathered is very generic with much of it simply describing the factors.
1.2
Incorporating valid findings of research into a detailed specification
Very little appropriate information has been drawn from the research
The specification is very vague due to inappropriate research. Most of the specification could have been written with almost no research. Specification has not helped define requirements of solution and will therefore not help with development of a proposal.

36. Higher Design Unit Outcome 2

37. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

38. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

39. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

40. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

41. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

42. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

43. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

44. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2
OLD
2. Generate, develop, communicate and evaluate design concepts for a design task and arrive at a resolved proposal by:
2.1 Selecting and using appropriate graphic techniques to visually represent ideas and proposals in 2D
and 3D
2.2 Selecting and using a range of modelling techniques to represent design ideas in 3D and to test
potential solutions
2.3 Generating a range of ideas
2.4 Exploring and refining design concepts
2.5 Planning and justifying the proposed manufacturing process
2.6 Evaluating the design proposal
NEW
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively

45. Higher Design Unit Outcome 2
Workshop 3
Higher Design Unit Outcome 2
Candidates 5, 4 and 6

46. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2 – Judging Evidence Table
Assessment Standard
Making assessment judgements
Assessment for candidates (Appendix 1): commentary on assessment judgementsAdditional notes
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
The candidate has:
applied knowledge of commercial manufacturing effectively to develop a design proposal
Consideration of how commercial manufacturing will influence the proposal. Depending on the activity, the following may have been considered:
materials
production methods
volume of production
complexity
assembly
economics
environmental impact
It is not necessary to include the final details (such as planning of production) of the manufacture of the product to pass this Assessment Standard. This type of detail is generated and assessed in the Materials and Manufacturing Unit. 
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
produced creative and diverse ideas in developing the proposal
A wide range of initial of ideas will be generated.
Further ideas may be generated during the exploration and refinement of the proposal. Ideas at this stage may be generated for a range of reasons, eg ideas for components or assembly methods.
Idea generation techniques will be used if required.
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
evaluated design decisions throughout the development of the proposal
used appropriate evaluation techniques effectively
There will be clear evaluation against the specification.
The evidence of evaluation will range from brief annotations during the development of the proposal, through to a report on the final proposal.
Suitable evaluation techniques will be used to generate valid evidence.
Evaluation tables/matrixes are not required, as they are time consuming and are unlikely to allow the candidate to communicate suitable evidence.
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
applied knowledge of design factors effectively to develop a design proposal
Knowledge of appropriate factors has been used effectively to explore and refine ideas, resulting in a proposal which addresses the specification.
Factors will depend on the activity but may include:
function
aesthetics
anthropometrics
environment
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
used a range of 2D and 3D graphic techniques effectively to develop the design proposal
used graphic techniques effectively to communicate ideas, explore, provide detail and illustrate the proposal
used graphic techniques appropriate to their purpose
Graphics have been used effectively to develop the design proposal.
A range of recognised graphic types have been used. These sketches/drawings may include:
2D/3D
orthographic
isometric
oblique
one point and two point perspective
exploded views
dimensioned views
CAD
The graphic types are appropriate to their purpose.
The quality and detail of the graphics allows effective communication of proposal and its development.
Graphic techniques are used to communicate form, texture and materials. These techniques may be manual or CAD.
Used graphic techniques to communicate form, texture and material.
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
used a range of modelling techniques effectively to develop the design proposal
used modelling techniques appropriate to their purpose
Modelling has been used to effectively develop the design proposal.
A range of techniques has been used and may include the use of models such as:
scale models
sketch models
fully crafted prototypes
test models
computer generated models
part product models
simulations
rapid prototypes.
Materials used should be appropriate to the type and purpose of the model and may include:
paper
card/corrugated card
wood/MDF
foam/expanded foam
clay/modelling compound
sheet plastic
smart materials
Modelling has been used for a range of purposes and may include:
generating ideas
exploring and evaluating factors such as function, proportion and construction/assembly
presenting proposal
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Outcome
Assessment Standard
Making assessment judgements
Assessment for candidates (Appendix 1): commentary on assessment judgementsAdditional notes
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
2.1 Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing
The candidate has:
applied knowledge of commercial manufacturing effectively to develop a design proposal
Consideration of how commercial manufacturing will influence the proposal. Depending on the activity, the following may have been considered:
materials
production methods
volume of production
complexity
assembly
economics
environmental impact
It is not necessary to include the final details (such as planning of production) of the manufacture of the product to pass this Assessment Standard. This type of detail is generated and assessed in the Materials and Manufacturing Unit. 
2.2 Producing creative and diverse ideas
produced creative and diverse ideas in developing the proposal
A wide range of initial of ideas will be generated.
Further ideas may be generated during the exploration and refinement of the proposal. Ideas at this stage may be generated for a range of reasons, eg ideas for components or assembly methods.
Idea generation techniques will be used if required.
2.3 Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
evaluated design decisions throughout the development of the proposal
used appropriate evaluation techniques effectively
There will be clear evaluation against the specification.
The evidence of evaluation will range from brief annotations during the development of the proposal, through to a report on the final proposal.
Suitable evaluation techniques will be used to generate valid evidence.
Evaluation tables/matrixes are not required, as they are time consuming and are unlikely to allow the candidate to communicate suitable evidence.
2.4 Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
applied knowledge of design factors effectively to develop a design proposal
Knowledge of appropriate factors has been used effectively to explore and refine ideas, resulting in a proposal which addresses the specification.
Factors will depend on the activity but may include:
function
aesthetics
anthropometrics
environment
2.5 Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
used a range of 2D and 3D graphic techniques effectively to develop the design proposal
used graphic techniques effectively to communicate ideas, explore, provide detail and illustrate the proposal
used graphic techniques appropriate to their purpose
Graphics have been used effectively to develop the design proposal.
A range of recognised graphic types have been used. These sketches/drawings may include:
2D/3D
orthographic
isometric
oblique
one point and two point perspective
exploded views
dimensioned views
CAD
The graphic types are appropriate to their purpose.
The quality and detail of the graphics allows effective communication of proposal and its development.
Graphic techniques are used to communicate form, texture and materials. These techniques may be manual or CAD.
Used graphic techniques to communicate form, texture and material.
2.6 Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
used a range of modelling techniques effectively to develop the design proposal
used modelling techniques appropriate to their purpose
Modelling has been used to effectively develop the design proposal.
A range of techniques has been used and may include the use of models such as:
scale models
sketch models
fully crafted prototypes
test models
computer generated models
part product models
simulations
rapid prototypes.
Materials used should be appropriate to the type and purpose of the model and may include:
paper
card/corrugated card
wood/MDF
foam/expanded foam
clay/modelling compound
sheet plastic
smart materials
Modelling has been used for a range of purposes and may include:
generating ideas
exploring and evaluating factors such as function, proportion and construction/assembly
presenting proposal
Higher Design Unit, Outcome 2 – Judging Evidence Table

47. CANDIDATE 5

49. CANDIDATE 5 – Commentary
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
P/F
2.1
Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing P
Knowledge of commercial manufacturing has been applied effectively to develop the design proposal.
Consideration of several aspects (assembly, costing, materials…) have influenced the development.
2.2
Producing creative and diverse ideas
Creative and diverse ideas have been produced in developing the proposal
Initial ideas and alternative ideas during development
2.3
Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
Evaluation of design decisions throughout the development of the proposal
Testing through modelling, evaluative comments throughout folio
There is effective evaluation against specification
Comments refer to spec.
2.4
Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
Knowledge of design factors has been applied to develop the design proposal
Consideration of several design factors (anthropometrics, stability, aesthetics…) have influenced the
development.
2.5
Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
A range of 2D and 3D graphic techniques have been used effectively to develop the design proposal
Graphic techniques are used to communicate ideas, explore, provide detail and illustrate the proposal
Graphic techniques are appropriate to their purpose
2.6
Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
Modelling has been used effectively to develop the design proposal
Modelling is appropriate to its purpose

50. CANDIDATE 4

52. CANDIDATE 4 – Commentary
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
P/F
2.1
Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing F
Although there is some reference, knowledge of commercial manufacturing is not applied effectively to develop the design proposal.
There are limited annotations which refer to commercial manufacture but they are descriptive and do
not advance the development. Evidence is not at Higher level.
2.2
Producing creative and diverse ideas P
Creative and diverse ideas have been produced in developing the proposal
2.3
Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
Evaluation of design decisions throughout the development of the proposal
Evaluative comments throughout folio and evaluation of proposal.
There is effective evaluation against specification
Comments refer to spec.
2.4
Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively BP
Some knowledge of design factors has been applied to develop the design proposal
Many of the comments on design factors are descriptive and not used to develop the solution.
However, there are some valid comments and use of knowledge of design factors can be inferred from
the graphics, allowing judgement of (bare) pass.
2.5
Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
A range of 2D and 3D graphic techniques have been used to develop the design proposal
Graphic techniques are used to communicate ideas, explore, provide detail and illustrate the proposal
Graphic techniques are appropriate to their purpose
2.6
Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
Modelling has not been used effectively to develop the design proposal.
The use of the models is superficial.

53. CANDIDATE 6

55. CANDIDATE 6 – Commentary
2 Develop and communicate a proposal to meet a design specification by:
P/F
2.1
Using knowledge of commercial manufacturing F
Limited knowledge of commercial manufacturing is evident.
Knowledge of commercial manufacture has not been applied to develop the design proposal.
2.2
Producing creative and diverse ideas P
Creative and diverse ideas have been produced in developing the proposal
2.3
Carrying out on-going evaluation of design decisions
Limited evidence of evaluation of design decisions
Lack of exploration has limited the candidates opportunity to evaluate.
There is no evaluation against specification
2.4
Using knowledge of design factors to explore and refine ideas effectively
Limited knowledge of design factors is evident.
Knowledge of design factors has not been applied to develop the design proposal, many of the
comments are superficial as the proposal lacks any evidence of development.
2.5
Using appropriate graphic techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
A range of 2D and 3D graphic techniques have been used effectively to develop the design proposal
Graphic techniques are used to communicate ideas, explore, provide detail and illustrate the proposal
Graphic techniques are appropriate to their purpose
2.6
Using appropriate modelling techniques to explore and refine ideas effectively
Modelling has not been used to develop the proposal.
BASED ON PRODUCT BEING DEVELOPED BY CANDIDATE

56. BASED ON PRODUCT NOT BEING DEVELOPED BY CANDIDATE

57. Higher Design Unit Outcome 3

58. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 3
OLD
3. Evaluate an existing commercial product by:
3.1 Selecting and justifying relevant design factors to be evaluated
3.2 Planning an appropriate strategy for carrying out the evaluation and justifying their selection
3.3 Carrying out the evaluation of the relevant design factors and presenting results
3.4 Arriving at conclusions based on the results of the evaluation
3.5 Demonstrating a broad understanding of the impact of a range of design and manufacturing
technologies on the environment and society
NEW
THERE IS NO OUTCOME 3

59. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 3
OLD
3. Evaluate an existing commercial product by:
3.1 Selecting and justifying relevant design factors to be evaluated
3.2 Planning an appropriate strategy for carrying out the evaluation and justifying their selection
3.3 Carrying out the evaluation of the relevant design factors and presenting results
3.4 Arriving at conclusions based on the results of the evaluation
3.5 Demonstrating a broad understanding of the impact of a range of design and manufacturing
technologies on the environment and society
NEW
Skills assessed in Outcome 1

60. Higher Design Unit, Outcome 3
OLD
3. Evaluate an existing commercial product by:
3.1 Selecting and justifying relevant design factors to be evaluated
3.2 Planning an appropriate strategy for carrying out the evaluation and justifying their selection
3.3 Carrying out the evaluation of the relevant design factors and presenting results
3.4 Arriving at conclusions based on the results of the evaluation
3.5 Demonstrating a broad understanding of the impact of a range of design and manufacturing
technologies on the environment and society
NEW
Now assessed in Materials and Manufacturing Unit

61. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit Outcome 1

62. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Select and justify materials that would apply to a design proposal in an industrial/commercial context by:
1.1 Testing selected materials in terms of technical suitability to inform and refine proposals
1.2 Justifying final selection of materials for the manufacture of products in terms of technical
suitability
1.3 Justifying the choice of materials in terms of their impact on the environment and society
NEW
1 Analyse the production of a commercial product by:
1.1 Exploring the suitability of the materials used
1.2 Exploring the suitability of the manufacturing and assembly processes used
1.3 Exploring the product’s sustainability and its impact on the environment

63. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit, Outcome 1
OLD
1. Select and justify materials that would apply to a design proposal in an industrial/commercial context by:
1.1 Testing selected materials in terms of technical suitability to inform and refine proposals
1.2 Justifying final selection of materials for the manufacture of products in terms of technical
suitability
1.3 Justifying the choice of materials in terms of their impact on the environment and society
NEW
1 Analyse the production of a commercial product by:
1.1 Exploring the suitability of the materials used
1.2 Exploring the suitability of the manufacturing and assembly processes used
1.3 Exploring the product’s sustainability and its impact on the environment

64. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit
Workshop 4
Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit
Outcome 1
Candidates 7 and 8

65. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit, Outcome 1 – Judging Evidence Table

66. CANDIDATE 7

68. CANDIDATE 7 – Commentary
3 Analyse the production of a commercial product by:
P/F
1.1
Exploring the suitability of the materials used F
Candidate has not presented valid conclusions on the suitability of the materials used. They have just described the product.
1.2
Exploring the suitability of the manufacturing and assembly processes used
Candidate has not presented valid conclusions on the suitability of the manufacturing and assembly processes used. They have just described the product.
1.3
Exploring the product’s sustainability and its impact on the environment
Candidate has not carried out valid research or presented valid conclusions on the product’s sustainability and its impact on the environment .

69. CANDIDATE 8

71. CANDIDATE 8 – Commentary
3 Analyse the production of a commercial product by:
P/F
1.1
Exploring the suitability of the materials used P
Candidate has identified materials and presented valid conclusions on the suitability of the materials used.
1.2
Exploring the suitability of the manufacturing and assembly processes used
Candidate has identified and presented valid conclusions on the suitability of the manufacturing and assembly processes used.
1.3
Exploring the product’s sustainability and its impact on the environment
Candidate has carried out valid research and presented valid conclusions on the product’s sustainability and its impact on the environment .

72. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit Outcome 2

73. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit, Outcome 2 & 3
OLD
2. Select and justify manufacturing techniques and processes that would apply to a design proposal in an industrial/commercial context by:
2.1 Selecting and justifying potential processes for a design proposal in terms of scale
of production, suitability to materials and complexity of shape
2.2 Selecting and justifying suitable types of production and planning systems in terms of technical suitability
2.3 Explaining the impact of the selected processes and production methods on the environment and society
3. Manufacture a range of types of models or prototypes by:
3.1 Preparing and marking materials for component parts, which are accurate and free from faults
3.2 Cutting and shaping component parts of a model and/or prototype
3.3 Assembling and joining component parts resulting in functionally sound models and/or prototypes
NEW
2 Plan the production of a commercial product by:
2.1 Manufacturing an accurate and detailed prototype/scale model
2.2 Using information gathered from the prototype/scale model
2.3 Selecting and justifying suitable materials

74. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit, Outcome 2 & 3
OLD
2. Select and justify manufacturing techniques and processes that would apply to a design proposal in an industrial/commercial context by:
2.1 Selecting and justifying potential processes for a design proposal in terms of scale
of production, suitability to materials and complexity of shape
2.2 Selecting and justifying suitable types of production and planning systems in terms of technical suitability
2.3 Explaining the impact of the selected processes and production methods on the environment and society
3. Manufacture a range of types of models or prototypes by:
3.1 Preparing and marking materials for component parts, which are accurate and free from faults
3.2 Cutting and shaping component parts of a model and/or prototype
3.3 Assembling and joining component parts resulting in functionally sound models and/or prototypes
NEW
2. Plan the production of a commercial product by:
2.1 Manufacturing an accurate and detailed prototype/scale model
2.2 Using information gathered from the prototype/scale model
2.3 Selecting and justifying suitable materials

75. Materials and Manufacturing Unit
Workshop 5
Materials and Manufacturing Unit
Outcome 2
Candidates 9, 10 and 6

76. Higher Materials and Manufacturing Unit, Outcome 2 – Judging Evidence Table

77. CANDIDATE 9

79. CANDIDATE 9 – Commentary
2 Plan the production of a commercial product by:
P/F
2.1
Manufacturing an accurate and detailed prototype/scale model P
The model has sufficient details and accuracy to allow manufacturing information to be gained.
2.2
Using information gathered from the prototype/scale model
Information has been gathered effectively from the prototype/scale model and has been used to inform manufacturing decisions such as sizes and assembly processes.
2.3
Selecting and justifying suitable materials F
No valid reasons for the selection of suitable materials for the components of the chairs component parts are presented.
2.4
Selecting and justifying suitable manufacturing and assembly processes
Valid reasons for the selection of suitable manufacturing and assembly processes for the chair and its component parts are presented.

80. CANDIDATE 6

81. CANDIDATE 6 – Commentary
2 Plan the production of a commercial product by:
P/F
2.1
Manufacturing an accurate and detailed prototype/scale model F
The model is detailed and accurate but has not been used to plan the commercial manufacture of a product.
2.2
Using information gathered from the prototype/scale model
Information has not been gathered from the prototype/scale model.
2.3
Selecting and justifying suitable materials
Although there is some mention of materials, it is not used to plan the commercial production.
2.4
Selecting and justifying suitable manufacturing and assembly processes
There is no evidence beyond cutting the components.

83. CANDIDATE 10

85. CANDIDATE 10 – Commentary
2 Plan the production of a commercial product by:
P/F
2.1
Manufacturing an accurate and detailed prototype/scale model P
The model has sufficient detail and accuracy to inform the commercial manufacture.
2.2
Using information gathered from the prototype/scale model
Information has been gathered from the model , such as size, die design, wall thickness, thread and web position.
2.3
Selecting and justifying suitable materials F
Limited information on materials. No justification.
2.4
Selecting and justifying suitable manufacturing and assembly processes
Valid reasons for the selection of suitable manufacturing and assembly processes for the product and its component parts have been presented