Assessment Task # and Title

Student Subject/
River D&T
Name: Unit:
09/1
Year Level: Teacher: Mr Dylan Jose
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Assessment
Semester: 2 Design Project
Title:
Term: 3/4 Date Set: 17/07/2024
Draft Due:
Due Date: End of Term 4

Assessment Policy Notes

You must adhere to our school’s assessment policy as well as teacher instruction
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when completing this task.
Remember that if you copy or borrow ideas, thoughts or words from sources, you
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must reference and acknowledge them properly.
Due dates must be met. Technology failure is not a legitimate excuse for not
3 handing an assessment in on time. Students are expected to submit a draft for each
assessment to be marked in instances when a final assessment is not submitted.
Speak to your teacher at least two days before the due date if you have valid
4 reasons as to why you may request a formal extension. You must ask for their
approval, and a medical certificate may be required.

Statement of Ownership
- I declare that this assignment is my own work.
- No part of this assignment was written by another person or Artificial
Intelligence (AI), nor was any part copied from another person either by
hand or electronically or dictated to me electronically or from a human.
- Any advice given to me by a parent, tutor or other person was of a general
nature only, and the presentations shown are my own work.
- In the event of any question regarding my ownership of this assignment, I
can explain clearly the process by which I obtained the information and
my sources are shown in the Bibliography/Reference List. Any direct and
indirect quotes from other sources have been referenced in the
assignment.

Signature: _______________________________ Date:

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Conditions
- You are to retain a copy of your assessment, particularly if it was completed digitally.
Unless otherwise instructed by your teacher, you are to:
- include a header and footer with your name and your teacher’s name, as well as a
 page number in the footer.
- format with black font, size 12, Arial, Trebuchet MS, or Times New Roman.
- use the class time provided efficiently, and may work at home to complete this task,
so long as it is independent and meets the requirements of the Statement of
Ownership above.

Context and Nature of the Task

This task has two parts: Design Portfolio & Project

Design Portfolio:
Refer to the worksheet provided below to design your project. Your portfolio will be made
up of the completed booklet which will include photo evidence showing each stage of the
project.

Project:
Completion of Designed Project

Marking Criteria Elaboration

Dimensions 1: Knowing and Understanding
- Have you explained your thoughts and processes?
- Are you using correct terminology?
- Have you shown your understanding of the technical drawings, and provided
accurate annotations?
Dimension 2: Analysing and Applying
- Have you organised your materials and budget?
- What reasons have you provided for your choices?
- Do your pictures provide detail and explanation for your choices with constructive
feedback?
Dimension 3:
- Does your report accurately reflect your production?
- Does your project reflect your report? Or do you need to provide feedback or
additions?
- Have you explored the pros and cons of the final project and used this to provide
recommendations?

Marking Criteria
Dimension A B C D E
s
The student work has the following characteristics:
comprehensive detailed description description of statements about inconsistent
description of of industry practices industry practices in industry practices statements of
Understanding
Knowing and

industry in manufacturing manufacturing in manufacturing industry

practices in tasks tasks tasks practices
manufacturing
tasks
consistent and effective demonstration of partial minimal
proficient demonstration of fundamental demonstration of demonstration
demonstration of fundamental production skills aspects of of aspects of
fundamental production skills fundamental fundamental
production skills production skills production skills
 informed and effective interpretation of statements about inconsistent
accurate interpretation of drawings and drawings and statements
interpretation of drawings and technical technical about drawings
drawings and technical information information information and technical
technical information
information
thorough analysis effective analysis of analysis of partial analysis of minimal
of manufacturing manufacturing tasks manufacturing manufacturing organisation of
tasks to to organise materials tasks to organise tasks to organise some materials
proficiently and resources materials and some materials or resources
organise materials resources and resources
and resources
Analysing and Applying

discerning relevant selection and selection and partial minimal

selection and purposeful application of application of application of
proficient application of production skills aspects of aspects of some
application of production skills and and procedures in production skills production skills
production skills procedures in manufacturing and procedures and procedures
and procedures in manufacturing tasks tasks in manufacturing in
manufacturing tasks manufacturing
tasks tasks
coherent and effective use of visual use of visual vague use of unclear use of
succinct use of representations, representations, visual visual
visual language conventions language representations, representations
representations, and features to conventions and language , language
language communicate for features to conventions and conventions
conventions and particular purposes communicate for features to and features
features to particular purposes somewhat that impedes
communicate for communicate communication
particular
purposes
thorough planning effective planning planning and partial planning minimal planning
and discerning and adaptation of adaptation of of production of some
adaptation of production processes production processes production
Producing and Evaluating

production processes processes

processes
proficient creation methodical creation creation of creation of creation of
of products that of products that products from incomplete aspects of
meet meet specifications specifications products with products
specifications with minor variations obvious variation
from
specifications
discerning effective evaluation evaluation of superficial statements
evaluation of of industry practices, industry practices, evaluation of about industry
industry practices, production processes production industry practices,
production and products, and processes and practices, production
processes and plausible products, and production processes or
products, and recommendations recommendations processes and products
valid made made products, and
recommendations simple
made recommendation
s made
Teacher Feedback

Student Reflection
DESIGN BRIEF

For centuries tables and other small household furniture have been an integral part of
furniture in the family home. Whilst the main function of the table has remained significantly
the same, the styles, materials and processes have advanced, and many are now mass
manufactured rather than custom made by master craftsman.

BRIEF
You are to design, construct and evaluate a small piece of furniture for the family home.

RESTRICTIONS
A list of factors may restrict or limit what you can make. Including but not limited to time,
size, cost, materials, finishes, skills, tools and equipment.
• Size: maximum 400 x 400 x 400mm. Any adjustments in size need to be made in
consultation with the teacher.
• Time: Term 3 and 4. Project to be completed by end of Term 4
• Butt Joints are unsuitable for most joints in this project and should not be used.
• The article must incorporate a least one drawer or hinged door/lid.
• Mainly constructed from timber or manufactured timber.

CRITERIA TO APPRAISE
Write a list of questions that you can use to evaluate design ideas and the final product
against.

These will include questions that involve but are not limited to:
• Function - How well does it perform the job that it was designed to do.
• Safety aspects
• Aesthetics – The appearance of the product (Shape, form texture & style)
• Environmental impact & Sustainable practice (consider also life-cycle analysis)
• Political & Economic Considerations e.g. if we buy raw materials from overseas rather
than within Australia, Australian jobs may be lost.
• Ethical considerations – Fair trade
• Strength & Durability
• Cost
• Maintenance
• Ergonomics
RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION

1. List items that could be made within the constraints, some examples have been
provided to assist:
- Lamp
- Jewellery Box
- Clock
- Vase
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2. Which item presents the greatest need?

3. Write a personalized design brief.

Design, construct and evaluate a …
4. BRAINSTORMING

Let your mind explore ideas to expand the brainstorming diagram below. For each variable put down as many ideas
as you can
EXISTING SOLUTIONS

Research some existing solutions available on the market and comment on these in reference
to cost, materials, safety, ergonomics, aesthetics, production techniques and sustainability
practices. Provide a screenshot for each.

Existing Solution 1
Wooden controller holder
Cost: $50

Existing Solution 2
Wooden stickman controller holder
Cost: $45

Existing Solution 3
INITIAL IDEAS

Sketch some ideas that could solve the problem. Minimum 20 different sketches.
You may not spend any longer than 40 seconds sketching each idea. Briefly
annotate when all 20 are completed.
Investigate factors that influence the project design and construction.
Note: Sources of information must be referenced

Function

1. List the job/s that the article is to perform. Who will use it? Where will the
article be located? Does anything associated with the article need measuring for
the space? If so, record these measurements.

2. Will anything be stored in your design? Include dimensions of these objects.

Ergonomics
1. Relates to how the user interacts with the products. How will you implement
ergonomics into your project? Example: size, shape, comfort, look, feel.
Wood Joints
1. Sketch joints that could be suitable for this project. For each joint add notes to
explain where on the project it would be suitable to use and why.

Wood Joint Sketch Location to be used

2. Consider where you need to strength in your project, how will you make your
project safe to be used?

Materials
What are some ethical or cultural issues you should consider when selecting materials and
processes? Comment on the following:
1. Consider Fair trade

2. What are some sustainable and environmental issues you should consider when
selecting materials and processes?

3. What are some economic issues you should consider when selecting materials
and processes?
Finishes
List finishes that could be suitable noting advantages and disadvantages for each.

Finish Advantages Disadvantages

Safety

1. Note any safety issues that you or others need to keep in mind that specifically
relate to your design ideas.
DEVELOPMENT

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS (annotate and list advantages and disadvantages)

Design 1
Design 2
Design 3
SOLUTION

1. Neatly sketch an idea that could solve the problem. Use the pictorial (isometric)
grid below. Add notes to aid understanding and clarity. Complete the sketches in
ink.

Refine your project by sketching and describing how the parts of the project could
be assembled/joined and shaped.
2. Determine the most suitable material/s for this project, giving well thought out
reasons for your choice/s

3. Decide on construction methods and shapes. State why you have chosen them.
Use sketches to support your decisions.
4. What jigs, pattern, guides and/or templates could you use to ensure Quality
Control and Efficiency in production? If you have a part to be made that is of the
same dimensions, you should consider constructing these. Sketch you designs for
any jigs, pattern, guides and/or templates here:

5. Decide on a finish, giving well thought out reasons for your choice.
WORKING DRAWING
You will need to provide a sketch AND picture of each of the different views listed
below:

Top

Sketch Picture

Front

Sketch Picture
End

Sketch Picture

MATERIAL LIST

Part Name Number Length Width Thickness Material

Required
Plan Of Action – briefly list, in logical order, the steps you will take to construct this
project. Add more steps if required.
Step 1. ___________________________________________________________
Step 2. ___________________________________________________________
Step 3. ___________________________________________________________
Step 4. ___________________________________________________________
Step 5. ___________________________________________________________
Step 6. ___________________________________________________________
Step 7. ___________________________________________________________
Step 8. ___________________________________________________________
Step 9. ___________________________________________________________
Step 10. __________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION

When your planning has been approved you may begin construction.

Planning Approved _________________ Date __ /__ /2024

Teacher’s Signature
PROGRESS LOG
At the end of Key Stage of Production record the details of the progress you have
made toward the completion of this project.
SMALL TABLE EVALUATION

In detail evaluate the design and construction of your project. This evaluation will
be assessed and form part of your semester grade.

1. What aspects did you like about designing/making this project?

2. What tools and machines did you use in the construction of the cabinetwork
project? How do you rate your precision and accuracy when you used these tools
and machines?

3. What problems did you encounter during construction and how did you solve
these problems?

4. Comment on the quality of the construction and finish of the project.

5. Comment on how well you used your time and materials in the construction of
your project.

6. If you had the opportunity to design and make the project again, what would you
do differently and why? Sketch, with notes, the change/s.
7. What did you learn working through this project?