OCR Product Design for GCSE

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Published: 29/05/2009

Extent: 216 pages

Illustrations: 300

 

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Summary:
OCR GCSE Product Design offers complete coverage of the new OCR specifications. Underpinning theoretical knowledge is described using clear language, concise explanations and numerous full-colour illustrations. This knowledge is then referenced to each of the GCSE units, to ensure that both practical and examined work demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic.

Written by a team of senior examiners, this text encourages the innovation and creativity that are at the heart of the new OCR specifications. As such, the material has been created to help foster understanding and problem-solving. Illustrations, photographs and exemplar student projects are generously placed throughout the carefully designed text, to ensure students are fully engaged and motivated.

• Will aid the non-specialist teacher
• Highly visual, full-colour and accessible approach to ensure that these books are at the heart of classroom learning
• Senior examiners will provide hints, tips and guidance on good practice and how to avoid common candidate mistakes, particularly with regard to coursework
• The first OCR-specific text will guide students and teachers through the new requirements

Table of Contents:
PRODUCT DESIGN OVERVIEW
1.1 What is product design?
1.2 OCR GCSE Product Design
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESIGN TOOLBOX – IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS,
RESEARCHING NEEDS AND WRITING A SPECIFICATION
2.1 Developing and writing a design brief
2.2 Research and analysis
2.3 Your design specification
CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT DESIGN TOOLBOX – GENERATING DESIGN
IDEAS
3.1 Generating and communicating design ideas
3.2 Drawing and communication techniques
3.3 Enhancement techniques
3.4 Communicating design ideas – annotation
CHAPTER 4 PRODUCT DESIGN TOOLBOX – MODELLING
4.1 What is a model?
4.2 Concept modelling
4.3 Testing the function
4.4 Computer modelling
4.5 Modelling materials
4.6 Finishing models
CHAPTER 5 PRODUCT DESIGN TOOLBOX – USING ICT
5.1 Introducing PowerPoint®
5.2 Computer-aided design (CAD)
5.3 Computer-aided manufacture (CAM)
CHAPTER 6 PRODUCT DESIGN TOOLBOX – TESTING AND
EVALUATION
6.1 Testing and evaluating your design
6.2 Testing your product design solution
6.3 Evaluating your product design solution
CHAPTER 7 PRODUCT DESIGN TOOLBOX – DESIGN INFLUENCES
7.1 The Design Influences
7.2 Fashion
7.3 Obsolescene
7.4 New and emerging technologies
7.5 How have the design influences been applied?
CHAPTER 8 UNIT A551: DEVELOPING AND APPLYING DESIGN SKILLS
8.1 Unit A551 Controlled Assessment
CHAPTER 9 UNIT A552: DESIGNING AND MAKING –
THE INNOVATION CHALLENGE
CHAPTER 10 UNIT A553: MAKING, TESTING AND MARKETING
10.1 Overview
10.2 The portfolio content
10.3 IAO4 – Prototype manufacture
10.4 IAO5 – Testing, evaluating and marketing
10.5 Real-world manufaturing
10.6 Your marketing presentation
CHAPTER 11 UNIT A554: DESIGN INFLUENCES
11.1 The written exam

About the Author(s):
Austin Stickland is the Chief Examiner and Bob White, Philip Clarke and Geoff Hancock are senior Examiners for OCR GCSE Product Design.

Readership:
OCR GCSE Product Design Students