Analysis and Research Assessment

A*-A Clear understanding of brief and context demonstrated through mind map which is
appropriate and fully detailed. Fully detailed analysis of existing products in use. Target
market profile very detailed and clear. Planning notes clear and detailed to enable easy 3
rd

party use.
B-C Good understanding of brief and context demonstrated through mind map which is detailed
in most areas. Analysis of existing product covers main aspects. Target market accurately
identified with some profiling. Planning notes clear and detailed which the owner can use for
own use without assistance.
D-E Basic understanding of brief and context demonstrated through mind map which is missing
some aspects. Analysis of existing product is basic. Target market is too general with limited
profiling. Planning notes basic and not clear.
F-G Limited understanding of brief and context demonstrated through mind map which is
minimal. Analysis of existing product is poor. Target market is unclear and vague.

Specification Assessment
A*-A Clear and specific design criteria identified, fully reflecting the research and analysis,
ACCESSFM highly detailed with explanations to support.
B-C Design Criteria reflects analysis with ACCESSFM used well
D-E Design Criteria reflects most of the analysis (Basic ACCESSFM)
F-G Design Criteria is too general and lacks any real detail

Initial Ideas Assessment
A*-A Imaginative and innovative realistic ideas accurately drawn in isometric and rendered. These
are evaluated fully against the specification and reasons for keeping/rejecting ideas are fully
justified.
B-C Imaginative ideas showing a range of creativity, drawn in isometric and rendered. These are
evaluated against the majority of the specification and it is clear why designs have been
rejected or kept.
D-E Design ideas show some degree of creativity and are drawn flat with some colour. Basic
evaluation against the main parts of the specification which does not give any reason for
keeping or rejecting designs.
F-G Design ideas are different but lack are copied or basic. Evaluation is poor.

Developed ideas Assessment
A*-A The implications of a wide range of issues including social, moral, environmental and
sustainability, are taken into consideration* and inform the development of the design
proposals. Excellent development work through experimentation with a wide variety of
techniques and modelling (including CAD where appropriate) in order to produce a final
design solution which is detailed sufficiently to enabled independent 3
rd
party manufacture.
Appropriate design selected with full regard to the material working properties
B-C Development of design proposals take into account the main aspects relating to a variety of
social, moral, environmental and sustainability issues*, Good development work achieved
through working with a variety of techniques and modelling (including CAD where
appropriate) Final design solution is detailed accurately enough for someone else to make but
some details need to be estimated or judged . Appropriate design developed with regard to
material working properties.
D-E Developments of design solutions are influenced to some extent by factors relating to social,
moral, environmental and sustainability issues.* Some development work achieved through
working with a range of techniques and modelling (including CAD where appropriate) Final
design solution is basic and missing many important details; much needs to be estimated or
judged. The developed design shows some regard to material working properties.
F-G Some consideration taken of social, moral, environmental and sustainability issue in
development of design solutions* Development work is lacking in detail but makes reference
to a number of techniques and modelling (including CAD where appropriate) Final design
solution is difficult to understand and sizes are inaccurate or wrong. The developed design
shows little regard to material working properties.

Making Assessment

Testing and Evaluation Assessment
A*-A Detailed testing and evaluation as appropriate throughout the designing and making process
taking account of client/user or third party opinion. All aspects of the final outcome have been
tested against the design criteria specification. Evaluate and justify the need for modifications
to the product and consideration given as to how the outcome might need to be modified for
commercial production
B-C Appropriate testing and evaluation evident throughout the designing and making
Process. Most aspects of the final outcome have been tested against the design criteria
specification. Evaluate and justify the need for improvements or modifications to the product
D-E Evidence of some testing and evaluation leading to the production of the final
Outcome. Some evidence of testing against the design criteria specification. Some
improvements or modifications to product suggested
F-G Minimal testing and evaluation throughout the designing and making process Limited or no
testing of final outcome against the design criteria specification. Limited mention of some
improvements or modifications that could be made to the product

A*-A Final outcome shows a high level of making and finishing with accuracy. Appropriate tools and
materials used skilfully and safely. Worked independently to produce a demanding outcome
Quality controls are evident throughout the project and it is clear how accuracy has been
achieved.
B-C Final outcome shows very good level of making and finishing skills. Appropriate tools,
materials selected and used correctly and safely. Outcome demonstrates a high level of
demand. Quality control checks applied in the manufacture of the product.
D-E Final outcome shows good level of making and finishing skills. Used appropriate materials,
components, equipment and processes correctly and safely Parts of outcome show high levels
of demand. Applied quality control checks broadly but superficially.
F-G Final outcome is largely complete and represents a basic level of making and
finishing skills. Used materials, components and equipment correctly and safely. Some aspects
of outcome are demanding. Some evidence of limited quality control applied throughout the
process