This section contains coursework guidelines and deadlines for AS level students and parents. Please click on an icon below to be taken to the relevant section.
this section has details of each main section of the project and
the kind of content expected.
this section contains deadlines for specific parts of the project
to enable progression.
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Work for RGW |
Work for SEJP |
Comments |
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1 5-9-07 to 7-9-07 |
Issue of Textbooks and administration. Introduction to Course emphasis on materials - Plastics |
Introduction and course outline. New network, email, finding progs and office 2007. |
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2 10-9-07 to 14-9-07 |
Design task – using 2D Design. Design a table based upon a theme. |
Recap basic functions of ProD8 and start advanced tutorials including Drawing, Album and assembly functions. |
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3 17-9-07 to 21-9-07 |
Cut out the parts with the laser cutter. Assembly, finishing and evaluation. |
3D design project (4 lessons) Design a hand held electronic device on ProD8, render and orthographic projections. |
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4 24-9-07 to 28-9-07 |
Select a product and research its design and manufacture. Produce a PowerPoint presentation to explain why the chosen material was used. |
Modern Manufacturing Systems, CAM and Robotics in Industry. Based around the automotive industry. (Jaguar) |
Future links to Jaguar visit. |
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5 1-10-07 to 5-10-07 |
CNC – machines. Advantages and disadvantages. The Vertical Miller and the lathe. Setting up for milling. Holding the work. Design using Mill Design and Mill a piece of MDF |
The Design Process, Modelling. Double lesson making ergonomic styrofoam models. |
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6 8-10-07 to 12-10-07
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Complete the Milling design and then design using the Lathe software and turn a dowel design. |
Design and the Environment, Safety in Product Design. |
Grade Order Thursday 11th. Oct. |
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7 15-10-07to 19-11-07 Half – Term next fortnight |
Questions on the use of CNC and machines. |
Product Life Cycles and Historical Influences. ‘Pick a Designer’ study. |
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8 5-11-07 to 9-11-07 |
Design exercise – emphasis on materials. |
Design and Nature, Zoomorphic Design |
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9 12-11-07 to 16-11-07 |
Composite materials. GRP and carbon fibre. Concrete – reinforced. |
Rendering, Presentation, Sketching,, Idea Development and Page layout. |
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10 19-11-07 to 23-11-07 |
Smart Materials - applications. Design exercise |
Introduction to AS Coursework Project, marking spec and topic. Situation as a starting point. |
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11 26-11-07 to 30-11-07 |
Metals – Ferrous and non ferrous – fabrication. Testing materials |
Investigation and Clarification of Problems. Primary and Secondary research. How to analyse information. |
Grade Order Thursday 29th. Nov |
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12 3-12-07 to 7-12-07 |
Testing materials using samples. Selecting the appropriate materials for a product. |
Continuation of research and intro to Design Objectives. |
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13 10-12-07 to 14-12-07 |
Fabrication – KDF |
Specification |
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14 17-12-07 to 19-12-07 |
Wood and joining materials. |
Finalising the above section and intro to design idea generation. |
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Christmas Holidays |
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