GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Course Name: GCSE Design and TechnologyGraphic Products Exam Board: AQA Course Code: 4552
TWO Units: Unit ONE: 2 Hour Exam, 120 marks, worth 40%

Unit TWO: Coursework Project, Designing and Making Practice, Approx 45 hours, worth 60%
GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Unit TWO: Coursework Project, Designing and Making Practice, Approx 45 hours, worth 60%
Assessment Objectives: AO1: Recall, select & communicate knowledge & understanding in design and technology including its wider effects AO2: Apply knowledge, understanding & skills in a variety of contexts & in designing & making products AO3: Analyse & evaluate products, including their design & production
Assessment Criteria 1. Investigation the design context 2. Development of design proposals (including modelling) 3. Making 4. Testing & Evaluation Max. Marks 8 32 32 12 AO1 5 2 2 30 30 12 AO2 AO3 3

5. Communication
Total

6
90

6
15 60 15

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

!TIP! Pick one that you will enjoy rather than one you think will get the best marks

You MUST choose ONE of the following tasks for your coursework project.

Context
When travelling on long journeys it is important to keep young people entertained. Activity packs are an ideal solution, as they are compact, light and contain a variety of different activities

Design Task
Design and make an Activity Pack that will entertain and educate young people on a long journey.

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Board games are a popular past time with both children and adults and are often bought as presents

Design Task
An international Board Game manufacturer needs you to design and make a new prototype boards game using the race and chase format. It is important that the game is presented ready for sale

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Books that contain movement are now found in most book stores. They can be a source of pleasure to the readers

Design Task
Design and make a book containing kinetic spreads that will enlighten its readers. The book must be produced in A5 size, either in landscape or portrait format

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Modern rail, slot car and war game enthusiasts need to have buildings and effects for their layout. These can be purchased ready built or flat packed to be constructed by the purchaser

Design Task
Design and make a true to scale kit for a building that will be sold flat packed ready for sale

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Promotion is important for a new product or event

Design Task
A group of students in your school have formed a band and want to complete a set of publicity material for their new events. The set must include at least a four fold CD case with CD and relevant information and an item, which incorporates a smart material

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Designers have a responsibility to design products that reflect a cultural influence

Design Task
A large cultural organisation requires a stationary pack to be sold in its shops around the world. As a result the pack should not display any text. The initial pack will have the theme of either the Aztecs or of the Orient. It will need to contain either paper/envelopes and notelets and will need to be housed in a decorated Essex/Grey board cabinet

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
In 2012 London will host the Olympic games. In order for this event to be successful different types of promotion material will be marketed before and during the games

Design Task
Design and make the packaging and promotional material for a commemorative product with a London Olympics 2012 theme

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Shops and fast food outlets often refresh their image with a new corporate identity

Design Task
A well established local Italian fast food delivery service called Milano requires a new menu, a card counter dispenser for the menus and a box for their new 250mm pizza. The pizza box needs to have some form of SMART indication of the temperature of the pizza on delivery. Design and make the required products

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Confectionary items are sold by the wholesaler in a package called an outer. Often this outer doubles as a point of purchase display

Design Task
A luxury chocolate manufacturer feels the need to break into the cheaper counter confectionary line. It plans to market a confectionary item named by you. It will cost 20p and be a solid geometric shape: it will be sold directly on the shop counter from a point of purchase box. Design and make the wrapper, the point of purchase box and model the product in a suitable material to fit the wrapper. All items need to be full size

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Many packaging and display items created today do not depend on adhesives to hold them together

Design Task
Design and make a playhouse for a pet hamster from fluted board that assembles but uses no glue. The playhouse will be marketed flat in a clear bag with a card header ready for display

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Environmental issues are becoming more and more important in our throw away society. Companies are taxed on the waste that they produce that is not recycled

Design Task
RECYCLAPHONE a company who are environmentally aware and specialise in recycling and marketing mobile phones need to promote their products. Design, prototype and package a block foam mobile phone. The phone must be packaged for its safety and security and be presented with promotional material ready for launch to the public

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

Context
Cinema productions often cost millions of pounds to produce, therefore it is important that the marketing and advertising of these films is successful

Design Task
Next year a world famous cartoon film producer will release a new feature length film based on the fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. The company require prototype advertising material in the form of flyers, press advertising, smart cinema tickets and a 1:5 scale foam core board free standing display for the foyer of the cinema. The display must be glue free and flat pack for delivery

GCSE Graphic Products @ CBSC 2010-2011

You MUST choose ONE of the following tasks for your coursework project.
!TIP! Pick one that you will enjoy rather than one you think will get the best marks

PROJECT OPTIONS AT A GLANCE

Project Outline
Scope for creativity Suitability for CBSC Scope for CAD/CAM

Scope for A* grade

1. Childrens travel activity pack 2. Race and chase board game 3. A5 pop up/kinetic spread book 4. Flat pack scale model building 5. Four-fold CD and promo items (smart) 6. Aztec/Orient stationary box

7 6 9 6 8 5

8 9 9 6 9 5

6 9 9 7 8 5

7 6 9 6 8 5

7. 2012 Olympics packaging & promo

8. Milano menu, dispenser & pizza box 9. Chocolate wrapper & POP display box 10. Flat pack hamster playhouse 11. Design, package & promote Recyclaphone 12. JATBS promo, smart ticket & free standing display

9
6 8 7 8 6

9
8 8 5 7 8

9
8 9 5 9 6

9
8 7 6 8 6

You MUST choose ONE of the following tasks for your coursework project.
!TIP! Pick one that you will enjoy rather than one you think will get the best marks

PROJECT OPTIONS AT A GLANCE

Project Outline
Scope for creativity Suitability for CBSC Scope for CAD/CAM

Scope for A* grade

1. Childrens travel activity pack 2. Race and chase board game 3. A5 pop up/kinetic spread book 4. Flat pack scale model building 5. Four-fold CD and promo items (smart) 6. Aztec/Orient stationary box

7 6 9 6 8 5

8 9 9 6 9 5

6 9 9 7 8 5

7 6 9 6 8 5

7. 2012 Olympics packaging & promo

8. Milano menu, dispenser & pizza box 9. Chocolate wrapper & POP display box 10. Flat pack hamster playhouse 11. Design, package & promote Recyclaphone 12. JATBS promo, smart ticket & free standing display

9
6 8 7 8 6

9
8 8 5 7 8

9
8 9 5 9 6

9
8 7 6 8 6