D&T Product DesignMedium Term Plan: Module 1: - Storage Solutions

Module 1: Project – Storage Solutions
Sequence of Lessons / Theme/Aims / Key Activities / Resources / Student Outcomes / Assessment Opportunities / Key Vocabulary
1 / Introduction to the course and first project / Design brief – looking at exemplars / Boxes and packaging / Notes taken in preparation for PA / Question and answer – discussion / Technical vocabulary used
2 / Product Analysis / Carry out simple product analysis of similarly constructed containers. / Packaging provided by students.
PA handouts / Completed product analysis sheets / Range of responses and annotating – depth of analysis / Components and features of packaging
3 / Materials and processes / Understand the properties of materials and manufacturing processes involved in the production of a storage container / Handouts Samples of materials
Internet / Worksheet completed with information gathered. / Quality of graphic work and clarity of understanding. / Materials and processes
4 / Package development produced / Use template and scale to produce development (net) using ICT – CAD / Computer CAD
Templates on computer / Students own design for box / Quality and knowledge of CAD and outcome / Process names and meanings
5 / Production methods explored - construction / Manufacture storage container using appropriate equipment / CAD work and CAM equipment / Box produced / Quality and accuracy / Tools and processes used
6 / Graphic designs for finished product / Using paper OR vinyl, produce appropriate decoration for boxes (CAD/CAM) / CAM equipment
Materials / Completed decorated box / Quality of completed outcome – accuracy and finish / Materials and processes
7 / Evaluation of processes and final product. / Questionaires / Worksheet / Completed evaluation / Depth of evaluation and understanding / All previous should now be fully understood