Year 9 Design and Technology

 

Focus Area 2 Metal Industrial Design

 

Steel fabrication / galvanised iron product

 

 

Length: See Folio guide

 

Marks / value:

Folio: 15%

Project: 25%

 

Date due:

Design Folio progress mark: Week 10, Term 3.
Design Folio: Week 6, Term 4.
Design Project: Week 7, Term 4.

 

Purpose of this assignment

To develop design and metal construction skills, through the development of a project and documentation of the folio.

 

Outcomes being assessed

5.1.1 Analyses and applies a range of design concepts and processes

5.1.2 Applies and justifies an appropriate process of design when developing design ideas and solutions

5.4.1 Develops and evaluates innovative, enterprising and creative design ideas and solutions

5.5.1 Uses appropriate techniques when communicating design ideas and solutions to a range of audiences

5.6.1 Selects and applies management strategies when developing design solutions

5.6.3 Selects and uses a range of technologies competently in the development and management of quality design solutions

 

Task:

Design and construct a storage system that will store either CDs or DVDs (or a combination of both).

 

Special instructions:

-        VectorWorks will be used for the final plan

-        The Folio is to be word-processed using the school computers.

-        The metal workshop will be used for project construction.

-        Your design must be approved by your teacher prior to construction.

-        The key challenges in this project include:

o        A design that is innovative/original

o        Quality craftsmanship and finish

 

Marking Guidelines:

 

Range

A student in this range

Advanced

 

·         Folio extensively addresses all sections

·         Extensive research completed

·         Detailed Vector works plan completed

·         Highly aesthetic and functional project constructed

Highly Competent

 

·         Folio comprehensively addresses set sections

·         Comprehensive research completed

·         Sound Vector works plan completed

·         Good aesthetic and functional qualities in the project

Competent

 

·         Folio satisfactorily addresses most sections

·         Satisfactory research completed

·         Satisfactory Vector works plan completed

·         An aesthetic and functional project completed

Developing

 

·         Folio addresses some sections

·         Limited research completed

·         Limited Vector works plan completed

·         Project has some aesthetics and functionality

Experiencing difficulty

 

·         Folio addresses few of the sections

·         Little to no research completed

·         Little to no Vector works plan completed

·         Project is incomplete with little aesthetics or functionality

 

Folio Guide:

 

Focus Area of Design

Metal Industrial Design

 

Design Situation

As part of the Metal Focus Area, you will be required to complete a set of competency skills using metalworking equipment. This will provide an opportunity for you to consider the materials, tools and techniques you would like to utilise in the construction of your Metal Design Project. Equipment available for this project include:

 

-        Compound saw / metal cut off saw

-        Drill press

-        Metal craft machine

-        MIG welder

-        Spot welder

-        Stick welder

-        Guillotine

-        Shears

-        Magna bend

-        Power tools (electric drill, angle grinder)

-        Hand tools

 

Design Brief

Design and construct a storage system that will store either CDs or DVDs (or a combination of both).

 

Design Restrictions

§         Galvanised Iron sheets are available in 2400mm x 1200mm.

 

§         The following mild steel stock is available:

-        Flat bar

-        Round bar (rod)

-        Square bar

-        Round tube

-        Square tube (RHS)

-        Angle iron

 

Project Proposal (new page in your Design Folio)

Statement of Intent

Produce a statement that addresses the following.

§            the type of project you have chosen (CD storage, DVD storage, combination)

§            describe the reasons for this choice

§            outline the time available and due date

 

Exploration of the task (brainstorming)

Design limitations

§            List the materials and tools available for the Design Project.

 

Intended user

§            Who will use the project?

§            Outline any personal information that may impact upon the design (age, gender, hobbies, interests, cultural background, etc)

 

Consideration of space

§            Where will the project be used?

§            How much space is available in the intended location? (provide dimensions)

§            Describe the intended location (floor coverings, wall coverings, surrounding furniture, style of space, colour schemes etc)

§            Produce a location drawing and clearly indicate where your project will go.

Possible solutions and opportunities

§            List the possible solutions that could be developed to satisfy the above considerations.

 

 

Investigation (new page in your Design Folio)

Research of existing solutions

Conduct market research of existing solutions (minimum of 5).  You should comment on features such as:

§            Style

§            Materials

§            Construction techniques

§            Positives

§            Negatives

§            Special features (where applicable)

§            Features that could be integrated to your project

 

Include a picture for each item you research.

 

Experimentation

Assess the relevance of competency skills carried out at the start of the semester to your project design and construction. Eg:

§            What metalwork skills have you learnt?

§            What skills and techniques may be relevant to your design product?

 

 

Project Realistation (new page in your Design Folio)

Idea generation sketches

Produce at least 5 sketches of possible designs. Each sketch must:

§            be completed neatly using lead pencil

§            be presented on blank paper (one sketch per A4 page)

§            be labeled to indicate materials and approximate dimensions

§            be labeled with evaluative comments

 

Justification of final design

Select your best design and produce a statement that clearly justifies the reasons for you choice (why have you chosen this design in comparison to your other ideas/designs).

 

Design criteria table (criteria to evaluate success)

Construct a table that outlines the criteria that will be used to evaluate the success of your Design Project.

 

Eg: (for a fruit bowl project)

 

Criteria

Analysis

Aesthetics

The fruit basket must:

-        have a geometric / linear style

-        have a highly polished / reflective surface

-        have a smooth surface and no imperfections (welding mounds)

Function

The fruit basket must:

-        contain at least 12 apples

-        not damage the dining table

-        have handles for easy transportation

Strength

 

 

 

 

Cutting List

Create a cutting list for your project.

 

Eg:

Part Name

Material Used

No. Required

L mm

W mm

T mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isometric sketch

Produce a detailed Final Design Sketch in isometric projection. This sketch may be rendered (tonal graduation, highlights, shadows).

 

 

Orthogonal plan

Produce a set of development plans in orthogonal projection (top, front and side). Show all dimensions.

 

VectorWorks drawing

Use VectorWorks to produce a 3D rendered drawing of your design. Use perspective projection to print your drawing.

 

 

Project Management (new page in your Design Folio)

Journal

Document the development of your project. Eg:

 

Week 1:

I commenced my project by thinking about a need that I could solve. I asked my parents if they could think of anything that we need at home that could be fabricated from metal. Mum said that she needed something to put fresh fruit in. I felt that this idea would be a good for my project. This gave me enough information to complete the Project Proposal section of my Design Folio.

 

Week 2:

Now that I have identified my need, the next task is to research existing solutions. I have been looking through some furniture catalogs for some ideas and inspiration. At this stage, the most likely solution will be some sort of fruit basket that can be placed in the middle of the dinning table. After cutting out some pictures from the catalogs for my folio, I continued my research on the internet. Unfortunately, many of the images that I found on the internet were too small and it was difficult to identify what they were constructed from. When I had found 6 clear pictures, I completed the research of existing solutions section of my Design Folio.

 

(Digital photos may be used to assist in the documentation process).

 

Construction flow chart

Construct a flow chart to show the major steps in the construction of your Design Project.

 

Final evaluation

§            Does your project fulfill the requirements listed in the Design Criteria Table?

§            What are the positives aspects about your project?

§            What are the negative aspects about your project?

§            How could your product be improved?

§            Did you encounter any problems (constraints) during the development of your project?

§            How well did you manage your time?

§            Did you learn any new skills during the development of your project?

§            What knowledge of safe working practices have you applied during this project?

 

 

 Mark Sheet

 

Folio (100 marks)

 

Component

Visual Feedback

Marks

Awarded

Project Proposal

-        Statement of Intent

-        Exploration of the task

 

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4

 

Investigation

-        Research of existing solutions

-        Experimentation

 

LL L