Semester 1 Unit 1 Grade 8 Design CADGraphics

Semester 1 Unit 1 Grade 8 Design – CAD/Graphics The project What key skills will I learn? Design Brief This project will be focusing on your; 1. Research skills 2. Designing/technique skills 3. Software skills Homework list As a designer, your task is to research, analyse the portable music market. Based upon trend, you must design in 3 D by hand complete your final design in CAD. This project is a presentation This list is very important. You will get on average one homework per week. 1. Complete a one point and two point perspective of a basic object at home. Attempt rendering. Must be presented on plain A 4 bordered paper 1. Collect sources on previous portable music gadgets 2. Complete an historical timeline ( in your own words). Each era MUST be accompanied with a clear colourful image 3. Complete your designs in 2 point perspective and include ‘crating’ and produce a working drawing for the final chosen design. 1. Complete your final design on Google sketch up 1. Complete a reflective evaluation with screenshots of your practical work What is a ‘rubric’? …. what will I be assessed on? A rubric is a list of criteria that you will be graded on. In this project, you will be assessed on the following within the DESIGN CYCLE in BOLD; • • Investigate Plan Create Evaluate

investigate Description have I completed the following? Grade what did I achieve? 0 I didn’t reach a standard set by the criteria below. I stated the problem and I have collected information from one source. I have listed some specifications. 1 -2 I have described the problem. I have selected analysed my information from my cited sources. I have described a test to help me evaluate my product against my specifications. 3 -4 R I have explained the problem. I have critically investigated my problem by evaluating my information from a wide range of cited sources. My tests are written in detail and they are appropriate to evaluate against my detailed specifications. 5 -6 U plan Description have I completed the following? I didn’t reach a standard set by the criteria below. B Grade what did I achieve? 0 I produced a plan that contained a few details and resources that I will need. 1 -2 I Produced a plan that included most of the details, time, logical steps and basic diagrams. 3 -4 I produced a plan that included an appropriate list of resources, included time and logical steps, PLUS I evaluated my plan, with explanations and justifications at each step. 5 -6 R I C

R U create Description have I completed the following? I didn’t reach a standard set by the criteria below. B Grade what did I achieve? 0 I considered the plan – although the product is not quite finished. 1 -2 I have followed the plan and used the correct tools and equipment. My product is finished and is of good quality. 3 -4 The same as 3 -4 plus I have justified any changes that I have made to my plan. My product reflects the resources that was available to me. 5 -6 R I C

In a pair…. Today - Complete a 300 word report on the device that is assigned to you. You must complete this research in by Friday’s lesson. You must cite your sources. – Only 1 report must be handed in between the two students 1. You MUST include the following in your presentation. . Date of manufacture Designer Cost when it was first on the market Weight ( if possible) How did it work? Historical exchange rate (how much would that be today) 5 fun facts about the device 2. You must also present an A 2 image of your device, well presented • Transistor radio • Walkman – Donglin & Olivier • Cd diskman – Eric & Jack • Ipod classic – Evelyn & Linda • Ipod mini – Marissa & Carolina • Ipod shuffle- Leila & Vib • Ipod nano – Calvin & Ben • Ipod touch – Vip & Max