The making section is worth 32 marks.

 

Your finished product should show off the skills you have gained over your years in Design Technology. Using a variety of materials makes your product more complex and interesting. It is also important that you think about the joints you are going to use to fix the materials together - it is not as simple as gluing or nailing them, you must show skills. This section will mostly be marked on your actual product, but your folder must include:

 

15. Making Diary

16. Materials, Processes & Finishes

17. Final Design Presentation

 

To get 26-32 marks (B-A*) in this section you must demonstrate the following:

My product(s) shows a high level of making/modelling/finishing skills and accuracy.

I have selected and used appropriate tools, materials and/or technologies including, where appropriate, CAM correctly, skilfully and safely.

I have worked independently to produce a rigorous and demanding product.

My quality controls are evident throughout the project and it is clear how accuracy has been achieved.

My product has the potential to be commercially viable and is suitable for the target market.

 

To get 19-25 marks (D-B) in this section you must demonstrate the following:

My final product shows very good level of making/modelling/finishing skills.

I have selected and used appropriate tools, materials and/or technologies including, where appropriate, CAM correctly and safely.

My product demonstrates a high level of demand.

My quality control checks are applied in the manufacture of my product.

My product is suitable for the target market and could be commercially viable with further development.

 

To get 12-18 marks (F-D) in this section you must demonstrate the following:

My final product shows good level of making/modelling/finishing skills.

I have used appropriate materials, components, equipment and processes correctly and safely (including CAM).

Parts of my product show high levels of demand.

I have applied quality control checks broadly but superficially.

My product requires further development in order to be suitable for the target market.

 

To get 6-11 marks (G-F) in this section you must demonstrate the following:

My final product is largely complete and represents a basic level of making/modelling/finishing skills.

I have used materials, components and equipment correctly and safely (including CAM if appropriate).

Some aspects of my product are demanding.

I have applied limited quality control throughout the process.

My product has some weaknesses which limit its suitability for the target market.

 

To get 0-5 marks (U) in this section you must demonstrate the following:

My final product is incomplete or represents an undemanding level of making/modelling/finishing skills.

I have used materials, components and equipment safely under close supervision.

I have needed with some assistance to produce a product of limited demand.

I have provided limited evidence of any quality control and my levels of accuracy are minimal.

My product has significant weaknesses which limit its suitability for the target market.