If you are not sure what makes up the A Level course;
Coursework (NEA)50% of the A Level qualification
A design and make assignment.
Two Examinations 25% Each of the A Level qualification
Why & What
• Imaginative practical work is at their heart. You will develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products. You will also explore, design, create and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design contexts.
• You will develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles for product design.
More information can be found here;
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/as-and-a-level/design-and-technology-product-design-7552/specification-at-a-glance
Influence your designing!
Assignment 1
Many designers use an influence to guide their thinking and creativity. Theses influences can be taken from any form, however they mainly relate to the product being designed.
Antoni Gaudi 1852 - 1926
A fine example of influential design is that of the infamous Antoni Gaudi, who used forms, found in nature and incorporated these to create designs in buildings.
The roof below, among other things, an innovative way to repel water was influenced by the form, and to some extent, the function of a stingray.
Concepts Influence
This assignment will help you understand that you’re not alone with your thoughts and that you should always look to use influence in your designing. Also it is equally important for you to have a good understanding of the History of Design and how the eras of design have steered the look and feel of every day life.
You are required to design and manufacture a concept model of a ‘scaled down’ child’s chair, influenced by a designer in an era of your choice.
The only specification is that you must design the chair so that it can be flat packed and be designed for the mass market.
Criteria
You are required to produce a mini e-portfolio that demonstrates your understanding of the chosen designers work and the era in which he/she or even a group of designers worked in.
You must research your chosen design era and designer
You must show a mood board of your chosen designers work.
You must show how your concepts have been derived through the use of the influence.
You must create a CAD illustration as a virtual prototype.
You must display how you have used modelling to assist in your development of the design. The concept model must be produced using 3mm Acrylic and should slot together with out the need of adhesive.
An example portfolio..........................
http://www.jonmulliganpd.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/project-2-high-tech-matt-black.html Assessment
10 marks awarded for your design work and the influence used.
10 marks are awarded for the use of modelling.
10 marks are awarded for the quality of your CAD illustration.
10 marks are awarded for the use of the CAM.
10 marks are awarded for the quality of the completed model.
The deadline for this assignment is 5th Oct 2017. Please note that this assignment will be used as a suitability check for the Product Design course.
