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Initial Ideas

Task to complete:

This will be spread over at least 3 A3 sheets. You are to produce a range of sketches which are possible solutions to the specification. Each idea needs to be different and unique. You should be aiming at this stage to produce a range of possible solutions (7-10). Each idea needs to be annotated in detail.

Teacher Instruction:

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Watch the following tutorial where you will be talked through what you need to do

Checkpoints:

  • Minimum of 3 sheets

  • Minimum of 7 possible solutions

  • Each solution needs to be unique

  • Colour to be used on sheets

  • Ideas are not formal drawings but are sketches

  • Annotations must include:

  • Reference to specific points in the specification

  • Reference to how the identified  problems are solved

  • Reference to how it functions

  • Reference to how the user will interact with it

  • Reference to any other findings in research

GAP Attainment:

Use the following table to understand what potential grade of work you will produce. Try to aim for the top grade!

GREEN- Grades D-E

You will have produced a range of ideas that are similar. You will have explained your solutions, and how they meet the needs of the problem and the specification.

AMBER- Grades B-C

You will have produced a range of original creative ideas with some similarities. You will have explained in detail your solutions, and how they meet the needs of the problem and the specification.

PINK- Grades A*-A

You will have produced a range of original creative ideas. You will have explained in detail your solutions, and how they meet the needs of the problem and the specification.

Additional Resources:

The following images are useful to remind you of the sequence to presenting your ideas..

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