Product Design

DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY Product Design 2004-2005 The table below gives an overview of the Schemes of work in KS3 Product Design this year. Year 7
Introduction: Tropical World. Paired with Food or Textiles group Packaging a Souvenir	Graphics: Freehand sketching and presentation	Wood-Based Project: Desktidy Acrylic Key Tag	Graphics: Charity rocket design
Year 8
2D Design: Computer Aided Design	Structures	Balancing Toy: Computer Aided Manufacture	Electronics: Music Box
Year 9
ProDesktop:3D Modelling package	Mirror frame in style of ..	Mobile


The main emphasis is on improving the standard of the Design Folio work produced. Presentation is of the utmost importance. Pupils should look at the many examples of good work on display. All practical projects should be supported by notes on materials, tools and processes, including safety points (these must be written down as well as verbal). There should also be an evaluation of the finished product, including good points, bad points and ideas for improvements and modifications. Design and Making tasks are given two marks: A National Curriculum Level and a Grade for effort, 1-5. Pupils are also given feedback through teacher comments stating targets and giving advice on how to improve.