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Materials Technology Wood. Project . Sample Design Brief. Young people often have small personal items which they wish to keep close at hand .
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Materials Technology Wood Project
Sample Design Brief Young people often have small personal items which they wish to keep close at hand. Design and make a decorative artefact to hold a number of such items. The design should be inspired by the natural beauty of wood and should celebrate the visual appearance of hand crafted joints. The artefact should be of pleasing proportions and be attractive in appearance. Underline key words
Analysis Of Design Brief –10 Marks Make a spider diagram Decorative Joints NaturalBeauty Analysis PersonalItems Attractive
Analysis Of Brief Where to look • Sketches and notes • Store visits • Catalogues • Magazines • Interviews • Picture collage Include evidence for above Sample questions • What size will it be? • What shape? • What Small personal items have I got? • What size are they? • What wood? • What Finish?
Research and Investigation 10 Marks Answer questions asked in Analysis
Finding out information • You must provide evidence that you have researched your project. • Printing a few pictures off of the internet helps but there is other stuff that needs to be included. • Answer all the questions asked in the Analysis of the brief. • Sketches of designs • Discuss measurements, materials, finishes, joints, shapes
Design IdeasSolution 20 Marks
Sketches and Working Drawing 20 - Marks
Sketches / working drawing • In this section you must include an elevation and plan and sometimes an end view of you project. The drawing has to be done to scale. • You must include some sketches of your project or sketches of parts of your project. • You must include a time plan of how you plan to use your time to make your project. • A cutting list must be included • A 3D view of the drawing in isometric or oblique can also be included.
Evaluation Questions to ask • Does it meet the brief? Is it fit for purpose? • Do you like the look of your project? • If you had to do it again what would you change? • Did you have enough time to complete your project? Did you manage your time poorly? • Did you use the right materials? • Is it safe and stable?
Fitness For Purpose - 20 Marks • Sample Design Brief • Young people often have a lot of clothes lying around their room. Design and make an item of furniture that will stop their mothers from giving out to them because of their untidy rooms so they have more time to play XBOX.
What about these? The wardrobe and the drawers would have got the most marks here.
Appropriate Use of Materials 10 Marks Consult your teacher about Which materials to use.
Creativity – 20 Marks Which one of these are more creative? Both the same?
Creative Is this more or less creative than the previous two? Its lots more creative and would score a lot higher than the plain shelves.
Demonstration of Skills • Pick something that suits your skill level. • Don’t pick something that will be too hard to make • Also don’t pick something that will be too easy to make. • Make sure you include some element of difficulty so that you can show case your skills. E.g. If you are good at wood turning include it somewhere or if you are good at making the mortise and tenon joint try to factor that in.
Quality of Finish 20 - marks
Which one has a better finish on it? Poor finish Nicely finished
Finishing • Make sure curves, chamfers and so on are well sanded. • Get rid of all pencil lines • Apply a few coats of varnish, danish oil or wax. • Make sure the project has a nice shine on it when finished. • The finish will also effect the marks given in the overall appearance of the project. • This is a very important step.
Overall Appearance 20 – Marks This is how nice the project looks when its finished. Is it appealing to the eye and is it well made. Has it been well finished.