1. Cycle Sheets GCSE Year 10 Graphics
Name:
Graphics Teacher:
Cycle Sheets GCSE Year 10 Graphics
Curriculum Map, Assessment Criteria Teacher Feedback & Student Response

2. Make it CLEAR C
C/W for classwork and H/W for homework written on the left.
Leave a line after the title.
Ensure you write and underline the title using a ruler.
Always use a black or blue pen for writing and a pencil for drawing.
Rule one line through any mistakes. L E A R

3. I have this question on my work What do I need to do now?
Marking to improve my literacy skills
I have this question on my work
What do I need to do now?
Can you learn the spellings of these words?
1. Look at the list of words your teacher has written at the end of your work.
2. Use LOOK, SAY, WRITE, COVER, CHECK to learn the spellings
3. Use each of the words in a new sentence. Make sure you get the spelling right!
Check the meaning of this word.
What would be a better word here?
Use a different colour pen to write a better word above the word you need to change.
Are you missing punctuation here?
Are you missing full stops here?
Are you missing commas here?
Add in the missing punctuation in a different colour pen.
Does this sentence make sense?
Write the sentence correctly at the end of your work in a different colour pen.
Have you missed any words from this sentence?
Add the missing words in a different colour pen.
Have you used paragraphs to organise your ideas clearly?
Use a different colour pen to write where you would have put in paragraphs.

4. Key Dates for Graphics year 10 2016 - 17
Exams
Mock Exam 1 (in class): 5th – 9th December 2016
Mock Exam 2 (in class): 27th Feb – 3rd March 2017
Deadlines:
Section 1 of Coursework Friday 11th November 2016
Section 2 of Coursework Friday 24th February 2017
Packaging all finished Friday 7th July

5. Sketching Ideas for Fast Food Packaging
GCSE Graphics
KS4 – yr10
Cycle 1
Section 1 of coursework
Sketching Ideas for Fast Food Packaging
Date
Classwork
Homeworks 1
5 - 9 Sept
Section 1 of coursework: Situation, Brief, Problem Analysis
Lettering styles, x height, descenders 2
Sept
Research into materials, printing methods and existing products
Character Design 3
Sept
Product Analysis of packaging using FAME
Green Fingers design Question 4
Sept
Profiling target user, writing design criteria
Evaluating Design Ideas 5
3 - 7 Oct
Initial ideas sketching
Adhesives 6
Oct
Health & Safety, Fixatives

6. A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 8)
Section 1:
Investigation
A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 8)
A Grade To-Do List:
Discrimination shown when selecting and acquiring relevant research that will promote originality in designing
Excellent understanding and analysis of the design context
Detailed analysis of relevant existing products or systems undertaken related to design intentions
Comprehensive analysis of relevant and focused research undertaken
Clear and specific design criteria identified, reflecting the analysis undertaken
Target market identified and the intended consumer/user profiled

7. In the next cycle I will try to:
Teacher Feedback on Cycle 1
Student Response to Feedback Cycle 1
Your work is currently __ grade
 In the next cycle I will try to:
WWW:
EBI: To improve your grade to __ ; you need to do the following:

8. Developing Ideas through Modelling & CAD
GCSE Graphics
KS4 – yr10
Cycle 2
Developing Ideas through Modelling & CAD
Date
Classwork
Homeworks 1
Oct
Sketching Ideas and making models using paper or card
Processes and Products
Half Term (2 weeks) 2
Nov
Developing an A grade idea: choosing a good theme, developing lettering, colour and image style
Stock Forms of Main materials 3
Nov
Modelling using ICT; Adobe Illustrator wrapper nets
PICTPD 4
Nov
Modelling using ICT; Adobe Illustrator box nets
Packaging and the Environment 5
Dec
CAD Development: Sketchup mockups
Pencil Holder Batch Production 6
5 - 9 Dec
MOCK EXAMS, CAD Development: 2D Design
NO HOMEWORK

9. A/A*Assessment (criteria max. 32)
Development
Section 2:
A/A*Assessment (criteria max. 32)
A Grade To-Do List:
Imaginative and innovative ideas have been developed, demonstrating creativity and originality. Further developments made to take account of ongoing research and modelling.
A coherent and appropriate design strategy, with clear evidence of a planned approach, adopted throughout
The implications of a wide range of issues including social, moral, environmental and sustainability, are taken into consideration and inform the development of the design proposals
Excellent development work through experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and modelling (including CAD where appropriate) in order to produce a nal design solution
Appropriate materials/ingredients and components selected with full regard to their working properties
Fully detailed and justified product/manufacturing specification taking full account of the analysis undertaken

10. In the next cycle I will try to:
Teacher Feedback on Cycle 2
Student Response to Feedback Cycle 2
Your work is currently __ grade
 In the next cycle I will try to:
WWW:
EBI: To improve your grade to __ ; you need to do the following:

11. Christmas Holidays (2 weeks)
GCSE Graphics
KS4 – yr10
Cycle 3
Developing Ideas through Modelling & CAD
Date
Classwork
Homeworks 1
Dec
NO DT: MOCK EXAMS English Maths Science/ICT
Christmas Holidays (2 weeks) 2
2 - 6 Jan
CAD Development of final ideas: Burger Box
1 point perspective 3
Jan
CAD Development of final ideas: Fries Box
2 point perspective 4
Jan
CAD Development of final ideas: Cup Lid
Isometric 5
23-27th Jan
CAD Development of final ideas: Cup Wrap
Oblique 6
30 - 3rd Feb
CAD Development of final ideas: Paper Bag
Nets of packaging

12. In the next cycle I will try to:
Teacher Feedback on Cycle 3
Student Response to Feedback Cycle 3
Your work is currently __ grade
 In the next cycle I will try to:
WWW:
EBI: To improve your grade to __ ; you need to do the following:

13. February Half Term (1 weeks)
GCSE Graphics
KS4 – yr10
Cycle 4
Making your packaging
Classwork
Homeworks 1
6 - 10th Feb
Writing up CAD Development in folder
Orthographic (including dimensions)
February Half Term (1 weeks) 2
th Feb
Rendering (plastic, wood, metal, foam, glass) 3
27 - 3rd March
DT MOCK EXAMS IN CLASS
No Homework 4
6 - 10th March
NO DT: MOCK EXAMS English, Maths, Science/ICT 5
th March
Finishing any folder gaps, S1, S2, S3
Sectional Views 6
th March
Flowcharts (Input Process Output)

14. A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 32)
Section 3:
Making
A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 32)
A Grade To-Do List:
Final outcome(s) shows a high level of making/modelling/finishing skills and accuracy
Selected and used appropriate tools, materials and/or technologies including, where appropriate, CAM correctly, skilfully and safely
Worked independently to produce a rigorous and demanding outcome
Quality controls are evident throughout the project and it is clear how accuracy has been achieved.
The outcome has the potential to be commercially viable and is suitable for the target market

15. Section 3 Making (Max. 32) A/A* criteria Decode (To Do List)
Quality of printing, cutting and scoring
My packaging:
Is accurately cut out
has no damage
Is scored along the lines USING A RULER
Quality of design
Has a professional looking brand name
Has a theme
Uses colour appropriately
Has all the correct information
Is original and creative
Uses space appropriately
Uses fonts that suit the theme
Is readable and clear

16. In the next cycle I will try to:
Teacher Feedback on Cycle 4
Student Response to Feedback Cycle 4
Your work is currently __ grade
 In the next cycle I will try to:
WWW:
EBI: To improve your grade to __ ; you need to do the following:

17. Vacuum forming and Printing
GCSE Graphics
KS4 – yr10
Cycle 5
Vacuum forming and Printing
Classwork
Homeworks 1
st March
Finishing any folder gaps, S1, S2, S3
Product Analysis: FAME; Functions of products and fitness for purpose
Easter (2 weeks) 2
18-21st Apr
Vacuum forming cup lids
Product Analysis: FAME; Aesthetics of products (the aesthetic 1-5 scale) 3
th Apr
Product Analysis: FAME; Materials of products and properties 4
2 - 5th May
Getting ready for final printing
Product Analysis: FAME; How products are manufactured 5
8 - 12th May
Product Analysis: FAME; Ergonomics of products and inclusive design 6
th May
Getting ready for final printing: Tesselation
Product Analysis: FAME; Environmental issues

18. In the next cycle I will try to:
Teacher Feedback on Cycle 5
Student Response to Feedback Cycle 5
Your work is currently __ grade
 In the next cycle I will try to:
WWW:
EBI: To improve your grade to __ ; you need to do the following:

19. May/June Half Term (1 week)
GCSE Graphics
KS4 – yr10
Cycle 6
Finishing your Coursework
Classwork
Homeworks 1
th may
Handing in print ready nets
Sustainability
May/June Half Term (1 week) 2
5 - 9th Jun
Making final nets
Cradle to Cradle 3
th Jun
6 Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Rethink, Refuse 4
rd Jun
Lifecycle 5
th Jun
Testing complete final packaging
Memphis 6
3 - 7th July
Bauhaus

20. A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 12)
Testing & Evaluating
Section 4:
A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 12)
A Grade To-Do List:
Detailed testing and evaluation as appropriate throughout the designing and making process taking account of client/user or third party opinion
All aspects of the final outcome have been tested against the design criteria and/or the product/manufacturing specification
Evaluate and justify the need for modi cations to the product and consideration given as to how the outcome might need to be modified for commercial production

21. A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 6)
QWC Throuout Folder:
A/A*Assessment criteria (max. 6)
A Grade To-Do List:
Design folder is focused, concise and relevant and demonstrates an appropriate selection of material for inclusion
All decisions communicated in a clear and coherent manner with appropriate use of technical language
The text is legible, easily understood and shows a good grasp of grammar, punctuation and spelling

22. In the next cycle I will try to:
Teacher Feedback on Cycle 6
Student Response to Feedback Cycle 6
Your work is currently __ grade
 In the next cycle I will try to:
WWW:
EBI: To improve your grade to __ ; you need to do the following:

23. A/A* Folder Final Checklist A Grade To-Do List:
All drawings and models annotated using FAME, and
All drawings and models evaluated using WWW, EBI
All sections complete
No spelling mistakes throughout folder
Name, candidate and page number throughout
Sections clearly identified
Pictures compressed to reduce file size

24. Drawing Skills Graphics Exam Knowledge Checklist: Skill:
I can do this:
1 point perspective
2 point perspective
Isometric
Oblique
Nets
Orthographic (including dimensions)
Rendering (plastic, wood, metal, foam, glass)
Equipment and Tools Names and Uses
Exploded Drawings
Sectional Views
Flowcharts (Input Process Output)

25. Product Analysis Graphics Exam Knowledge Checklist: Knowledge:
I know this
Function
Manufacturing
Graphics
Fitness for Purpose
Processes
Printing
Aesthetics
Hand Tools
Special Finishes
Materials
CAM
Moral, Social, Cultural Issues
Properties & Uses
QA QC
Patents
Plastics
Scale of Production
Copyright
Woods and Boards
JIT
Cultural Sensitivities
Metals
Stock Control
Fairtrade
Smart materials
Design Movements
Product Development
Memphis
Market Pull/Technology Push
Composites
Bauhaus
Modern materials
Components
Ergonomics
Risk Assessments & Safety
Environment
BSI
Sustainability
Kitemark
Cradle to Cradle
Inclusive Design
3 Rs
Product Marketing
Lifecycle
Social Impact

26. Graphics Exam Knowledge Checklist: Creative Process
I know this
Criteria
meeting needs
market research
Sketching
Modelling
Prototyping
Making
Testing
Evaluate