IB Design and Technology

Major Project Guide

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IB Design and Technology Major Project Guide Value - 40% of IB Assessment

SL Duration: 40 hours Approximately 34 A4 pages (or equivalent), maximum 38 pages, and no more than 3000 words.

At HL, the design project is assessed against the 4 common criteria:

– Criterion A: Analysis of a design opportunity 5 A4 pages/ annotations + 950 words

– Criterion B: Conceptual design 11 A4 pages/ annotations + 300 words
– Criterion C: Development of a detailed design 13 A4 pages/ annotations + 400 words
– Criterion D: Testing and evaluation 5 A4 pages/ annotations + 1150 words

HL Duration: 60 hours Approximately 52 A4 pages (or equivalent), maximum 56 pages, and no more than 4000 words.

At HL, the design project is assessed against the 4 common criteria and 2 HL only criteria:

– Criterion A: Analysis of a design opportunity 5 A4 pages/ annotations + 950 words

– Criterion B: Conceptual design 11 A4 pages/ annotations + 300 words
– Criterion C: Development of a detailed design 13 A4 pages/ annotations + 400 words
– Criterion D: Testing and evaluation 5 A4 pages/ annotations + 1150 words
– Criterion E: Detailed development of a commercial product 15 A4 pages/ annotations
– Criterion F: Making choices for commercial production 3 A4 pages/ annotations + 1000 words

General Notes
• A4 PDF only
• 50Mb max file size
• Citations need to follow IB guidelines and are not included in page count
• Use of fonts such as Arial, minimum font size 11 (where the language/character set supports it)
• Single (or greater) line spacing
• Numbered pages
• Portrait orientation (rather than landscape)—except where it is necessary or appropriate. The use of landscape orientation may be to accommodate a specific item such as a graph or illustration
• For components with page limits: It is not acceptable to “shrink to fit” an eCoursework assignment to remain within page limits by reducing white space on the page, reducing A3 to A4 so the font size
becomes less than 11pt, or by choosing a non-standard font. Examiners are instructed not to award marks for work that has been 'shrunk to fit' in this way.
• Appendices are not required and examiners will not read them or any information contained within them.

• A note on annotations
Annotations must not be more than 10 words each. Any annotation more than 10 words will be considered as counting towards the word count.
Annotations must be legible, preferably typed. Students and teachers should ensure annotations can be read clearly.
Handwritten annotations must be clear and equivalent to Arial font size 11pt. To ensure clarity when scanned, black ink is strongly recommended.
A 1 2 3 4 5

200 150 800

Situation Brief Design Specification based on analysis
Problem

B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

300
Feasible Ideas: sketches and annotation Concept modelling: test ideas, user feedback Presentation drawing with annotation,
justification related to spec

C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

400
Identify and Justify choice of materials, Detailed technical drawings, bill of materials for third party to manufacture prototype Construction plan
components and manufacturing techniques

D 1 2 3 4 5

200 700 250

Justify testing Test results, strengths and Graphic models and text to explain how to
strategies weaknesses used to improve the prototype (linked to weaknesses)
evaluate v spec and revised prototype

E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HL
only

Drawings and models showing modifications Commercial Commercial prototype: Technical drawings, bill of materials, assembly drawing
needed for commercial production prototype
presentation
drawing and
F 1 2 3 annotation

HL 350 350 300

only
Identify and justify Identify and justify Justify appropriate
materials and manufacturing scale of production
components techniques
Command terms with definitions
Students should be familiar with the following key terms and phrases used in examination questions, which are to be understood as described below. Although these terms will be used
frequently in examination questions, other terms may be used to direct students to present an argument in a specific way.

These command terms indicate the depth of treatment require

Appendices

This is a separate digital document that supports your project work.

Although this is a working document, it is not formally assessed. It can be called upon by the examiner as evidence.
This is not a formal document but serves as a reference catalogue containing a variety of media.

Material must be placed in appendices to form evidence for the teacher proving students have conducted background
research, collected and analysed raw data, and conducted tests for evaluation.

Required Evidence....

All external work referred to throughout the course of the project.

All background research including questionnaires and surveys.
Raw Data that has been collected and analysed.
All testing and quantifiable data.

Format.....

This can be any style that suits you but must include the following Sections and headings...
– Criterion A: Analysis of a design opportunity
– Criterion B: Conceptual design
– Criterion C: Development of a detailed design
– Criterion D: Testing and evaluation
– Criterion E: Detailed development of a commercial product (HL only)
– Criterion F: Making choices for commercial production (HL only)
A: Analysis of Design Opportunity
Clients and designers establish a design opportunity before engaging with the design process. Establishing the design opportunity often stems from a real-life
problem that needs to be solved. By investigating this problem and design opportunity thoroughly, designers can gain clear direction in the requirements for a
prototype. To meet the requirements of this criterion, students must:
Describe an appropriate problem that
leads to a design opportunity
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• A problem statement, which includes:
– the current situation
– the current problem
– a summary of research that informs the
appropriateness of the problem
– supporting images demonstrating the
nature of the problem and where it occurs.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately one A4 page or the
equivalent, and approximately 200 words.
Topic:
1 Page A4 – 200 words
0 The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
1-3 identifies a problem
4-6 identifies an appropriate problem that
leads to a design opportunity
7-9 describes an appropriate problem that
leads to a design opportunity
Develops a detailed brief that identifies the
relevant parameters of the problem
A design brief comprises:
• the expected outcome
• broad requirements determined from
initial research into the problem.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• a written design brief.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
one A4 page or the equivalent, and
approximately 150 words
Topic:
1 Page A4 – 150 words
The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
develops a simple brief that identifies few
relevant parameters of the problem
develops a brief that identifies some of the
relevant parameters of the problem
develops a detailed brief that identifies the
relevant parameters of the problem
Student Notes
Develops a design specification that justifies the
requirements, based on the outcomes of the
research
The design specification for the prototype will
need to address the following aspects.
• Aesthetics
• Target audience
• Function
• Production constraints
• Material selection
• Size
• Quantity
Students should prioritise the design
specifications.
The design specification must be developed from
the design brief and research.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• a set of design specifications justified with
reference to supporting research and citation of
sources.
The evidence for achievement against this strand
should be presented in approximately three A4
pages or the equivalent, and approximately 800
words.
Topic:
3 Pages A4 – 800 words
The work does not reach a standard described by
the descriptors below.
develops a design specification that states the
requirements, with no reference to the outcomes
of the research.
develops a design specification that outlines the
requirements, with limited reference to the
outcomes of the research.
develops a design specification that justifies the
requirements, based on the outcomes of the
research.
Moderator Hints and Tips
Describe an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity
• Use expert appraisal to justify the design opportunity.
• Spend time with the client in order to understand their specific needs.
• Identify a design need based on a client-based approach to gather information.
• Consider engaging with a user group to focus on a particular need to better define the problem and
investigate the existing market.
Develops a detailed brief that identifies the relevant parameters of the problem
• Develop a better understanding of the user group, their age and requirements, and provide evidence to
substantiate the key aspects.
• Develop a design brief based on information from the client and the internet to highlight the parameters.
Develops a design specification that justifies the requirements, based on the outcomes of the research
• Identify sources of data to fully justify aspects of the design specification.
• Outline the design specification with consideration of the parameters.
• Use research with the target audience to help describe the problem and conduct research into the market
conditions in detail.
• Cite sources of information to justify requirements of the specification and provided specific, measurable
constraints.
Remember to include……
Describe an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity
• Supporting images to consolidate the problem statement.
• Summary of research into the problem.
• Evidence of why this is an actual problem.
Develops a detailed brief that identifies the relevant parameters of the problem
• A written statement which portrays what you are going to do to solve the problem.
• Alignment with the research.
• Alignment with the client.
• Target and market audience.
Develops a design specification that justifies the requirements, based on the outcomes
of the research
• The major aspects of the specification; Aesthetics , Target audience, Function,
Production constraints, Material selection, Size, Quantity.
• Citations from research to justify requirements.
• Screenshots of the actual research which backs up specification justification.
• Measurable specification points. What testing procedures will be used?
B: Conceptual Design
Once the design brief and specifications have been established, designers explore a range of possible concepts through modelling. As the concepts are developed
and refined, their feasibility is determined against the specifications, which helps determine the most appropriate ideas to take forward into detailed design
development. Students will use concept modelling to develop ideas to meet appropriate specifications that explore solutions to the problem and justify the most
appropriate idea for detailed development.
Develops feasible ideas to meet
appropriate specifications that explore
solutions to the problem
The only required evidence for this strand
are:
• sketches/drawings of ideas annotated*
to identify key features
• annotations* highlighting additional
research and/or feedback enabling
iterative development of
Ideas.
Annotations* must be legible.
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately six A4 pages or the
equivalent.
Topic:
6 Pages A4
0 The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
1-3 demonstrates limited development of few
ideas that explore solutions to the problem
4-6 develops ideas with reference to the
specifications that explore solutions to the
problem
7-9 develops feasible ideas to
meet appropriate specifications
that explore solutions to the
problem
Uses concept modelling and analyses the
outcomes to guide design development
Concept modelling is used to:
• test design ideas to find out if they will
meet requirements
• provide feedback, which is used to
develop designs further.
Students should consider the appropriate
use of conceptual, graphical, physical and
CAD models.
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• annotated* evidence of concept
modelling that indicates how the findings
from modelling informs design
development
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately four A4 pages or the
equivalent.
Topic:
4 Pages A4
The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
presents concept models
uses concept modelling with limited
analysis of the outcomes to guide design
development
uses concept modelling and analyses
the outcomes to guide design development
Student Notes
Justifies an appropriate idea for detailed
development
The most appropriate idea should be
validated against the specification before
development is refined
to enable manufacture.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• a presentation drawing of the chosen
design
• annotation* of the presentation drawing
of the selected design, highlighting features
• justification for the choice related to the
design specification (300 words)
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
one A4 page or the equivalent, and
approximately 300 words.
Topic:
1 Page A4 – 300 Words
The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
selects an appropriate idea for detailed
development with no justification.
selects an appropriate idea for detailed
development with no justification.
justifies an appropriate idea for detailed
development.
Moderator Hints and Tips Remember to include……
Develops feasible ideas to meet appropriate specifications that explore solutions to the problem Develops feasible ideas to meet appropriate specifications that explore solutions to the
• The annotations should be analytical in nature, and indicated incremental thinking problem
• Focus on aspects of practicality of the design for manufacturing and ease of use, while better considering • An initial page full of design ideas.
how the different ideas addressed the problem, for example, addressing the product’s feasibility • 4 Main design ideas.
• Consider a wider range of solutions that have the potential to solve the problem. Annotations would • Additional research might have to be investigated to resolve any questions that arise.
benefit from being more analytical rather than descriptive. • An analysis of your design ideas against the specification.
• Client feedback about your ideas.
Uses concept modelling and analyses the outcomes to guide design development
• Use modelling extensively to test the product. Uses concept modelling and analyses the outcomes to guide design development
• Evidence of development using sketches and CAD. • A concept model for each of your main design ideas.
• Use outcomes of modelling to guide design development. • 3D CAD work.
• Use models to explore different facets of the designs, to improve functionality and construction. • The use of prototyping to test all functions and features of the design ideas.
• Considered the success criteria for the product to improve the ability to analyse the outcomes of
modelling. Justifies an appropriate idea for detailed development
• A final justification relating to all the points in the specification: Aesthetics , Target
Justifies an appropriate idea for detailed development audience, Function, Production constraints, Material selection, Size, Quantity.
• use incremental development and trial and error to arrive at a design to take forward, providing reasoning • Feedback from the Client to aid development
as to its suitability for detailed development.
• Include detailed justification of the choice of design for detailed development, basing decisions on a more
comprehensive evaluation against the specification, and based on user feedback.
• Draw from user testing and feedback when determining the chosen design. The appropriateness of the
chosen design in relation to the functions should have been emphasised.
C: Development of Detailed Design
The designer needs to detail all aspects of their chosen design to create a testable prototype or a series of prototypes. They develop a detailed design proposal,
which includes all details necessary to make the prototype. Students will produce a detailed design proposal and then sequence the manufacturing process in
enough detail for a third party to be able to follow to create a prototype.
A template must be used for the construction plan.
Justifies the choice of appropriate
materials, components and manufacturing
techniques to make the prototype
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• identification of materials, components,
and manufacturing techniques to be used
to create the prototype
• justification of choice of each material,
component and manufacturing technique
based on the requirements of the
prototype.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
two A4 pages or the equivalent, and
approximately 400 words.
Topic:
2 Pages A4 - 400 words
0 The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
1-3 lists some appropriate materials,
components and manufacturing techniques
to make the prototype
4-6 describes some appropriate materials,
components and manufacturing techniques
to make the prototype
7-9 Justifies the choice of appropriate materials,
components and manufacturing techniques
to make the prototype
Develops an accurate design proposal in
sufficient detail for a third party to
manufacture the prototype
Develop designs to sufficient detail for a third
party to be able to interpret them correctly.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• appropriate technical drawings with
sufficient detail for prototype manufacture
• a bill of materials.
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
nine A4 pages or the equivalent.
Topic:
9 pages A4
The work does not reach a standard described
by the descriptors below.
develops a design proposal that includes few
details and is not sufficient for a third party
to manufacture the prototype
develops a design proposal that includes
most details necessary for a third party to
manufacture the prototype
Develops an accurate design proposal in
sufficient detail for a third party to
manufacture the prototype
Student Notes
Produces a detailed plan for the manufacture
of the prototype.
An appropriate construction plan comprises a
sequential order of operations to follow to
make the prototype. The construction plan
must be written before the prototype is
manufactured; it must not be written
retrospectively.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• a completed construction plan template for
the process to make the prototype
– the construction plan template must be
used
– there must be no more than 10 words per
cell in the construction plan template.
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
two A4 pages or the equivalent.
Topic:
2 pages A4
The work does not reach a standard described
by the descriptors below.
produces an incomplete plan that contains
some production details.
produces a plan for the manufacture of the
prototype.
produces a detailed plan for the manufacture
of the prototype.
Moderator Hints and Tips Remember to include……
Justifies the choice of appropriate materials, components and manufacturing techniques to make the prototype

Consider the required properties of materials in relation to use and assembly, and select the manufacturing processes
based on a suitable craft-based process for one-off production
• Consider how the manufacturing processes selected could be performed accurately and their suitability for each of the
chosen materials. R
• Research the properties and characteristics of the materials to make informed choices.
• Describes a suitable material based on some of the required properties, and link to an appropriate manufacturing
technique
• Consider materials/techniques that match the requirements of the specification, including eco-design aspects and cost
constraints, and link the manufacturing technique to the shape and complexity of the design proposal

Develops an accurate design proposal in sufficient detail for a third party to manufacture the prototype

Produced good-quality working drawings of the made components, including all required dimensions, and a detailed
assembly drawing
• Identify the standard components required and indicate the orthographic projection and scale of the working drawings.
• Provided a high level of technical detail, clearly communicated in the working drawings. The exploded drawing must
demonstrate how the components fitted together
• Included a comprehensive bill of materials.

Produces a detailed plan for the manufacture of the prototype.

• Included aspects related to the finishing of the product, methods to ensure effective joining, and evidence of quality
control.
• Ensure all risk assessments are well informed.
• Produced a plan for manufacture that includes all steps needed for each stage of creating the prototype.
• Consider post-production processes, such as smoothing and finishing to remove ridges on the surface and the assembly
of components to create the product.
Construction Plan Template
Processes Equipment Scheduling Quality control Risk assessment
D: Testing and Evaluation
Student Notes
Once the detailed design has been determined, a prototype can be created for testing against the marketing and design specifications. The testing should generate
data, which is analysed to determine the success of the prototype as a solution to the initial problem. The testing will also highlight areas of weakness where the
prototype has not met the required expectations. This leads to further iterative development. Students will evaluate the success of the prototype against the design
specification and suggest how the prototype can be improved.

Justifies a testing strategy to measure the Evaluates the success of the prototype Demonstrates how the prototype could be
success of the prototype against the design specification improved, considering how individual
improvements affect the design as a whole

A testing strategy comprises of a number of
appropriate testing methods that will
generate data to measure the success of a
prototype.
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• the testing strategy
Strengths and weaknesses of the
prototype(s) need to be based on qualitative
and quantitative data.
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• information gathered from testing of the
prototype
Recommendations are presented to address
weaknesses identified through evaluation
against the design specification.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• a combination of graphical models and
extended text to suggest how the
prototype could be improved.

• a justification of why this testing strategy
is appropriate.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately one A4 page or the
equivalent, and approximately 200 words
• an indication of the extent to which the The evidence for achievement against this
prototype matches the requirements of strand should be presented in approximately
the design specification. two A4 pages or the equivalent, and
approximately 250 words
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
two A4 pages or the equivalent, and
approximately 700 words

Topic: Topic: Topic:

1 Page A4 – 200 words 2 Pages A4 – 700 words 2 Pages A4 – 250 words

0 The work does not reach a standard The work does not reach a standard The work does not reach a standard described
described by the descriptors below. described by the descriptors below. by the descriptors below.

1-3 states a testing strategy to measure the evaluates the success of the prototype lists how the prototype could be improved.
success of the prototype against few aspects of the design
specification with no evidence of testing

4-6 describes a testing strategy to measure the evaluates the success of the prototype outlines how the prototype could be
success of the prototype against some aspects of the design improved.
specification

7-9 justifies a testing strategy to measure the evaluates the success of the prototype demonstrates how the prototype could be
success of the prototype against the design specification improved, considering how individual
improvements affect the design as a whole.
 Moderator Hints and Tips Remember to include……
Justifies a testing strategy to measure the success of the prototype
• provided reasoning and justification for the approach of the testing strategy, considering the
relative importance of each technique
• included some explanation of the techniques used to collect data and determine the success of the
prototype
• detailed a testing strategy that justified why the strategy was appropriate and include user testing

Evaluates the success of the prototype against the design specification

• follow all aspects of the testing strategy
• evaluated the outcome against the design specification, included detailed evidence of user testing
and performance testing.
• Justified the success through measured testing, and further evidence of testing with users–better
focused on addressing the needs of the primary users with some comments from an "expert"

Demonstrates how the prototype could be improved, considering how individual improvements
affect the design as a whole
• demonstrated many improvements to the prototype and how the overall design was adapted to
accommodate these changes.
• considered the impact of the improvements on the specification and the product as a whole, in
particular the cost effectiveness and environmental aspects.
• outlined how the prototype could be improved using graphical modelling and sketching.

Testing
strategy

Eval v
spec ?
E: Detailed Development of a Commercial Product
Once the prototype has been evaluated and weaknesses resolved, students will develop their prototype for a commercially viable production process. This action
will develop the prototype into a commercial product. The student presents their re-designed product, identifying modifications that were required for a
commercially viable production process, and produces a detailed design proposal sufficient for third-party manufacture.
Develops the design, addressing the
required modifications for a commercially
viable production process
The only required evidence for this strand
are:
• drawings/modelling of ideas annotated*
to show the required modifications
• annotations* highlighting additional
research and/or feedback enabling
iterative development. Annotations*
must be legible.
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately five A4 pages or the
equivalent.
Topic:
5 Pages A4
0 The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
1-3 states the choice of materials and
components for commercial production
4-6 describes the choice of materials and
components for commercial production
7-9 justifies the choice of materials and
components appropriate for commercial
production
Presents the developed commercial
product comprehensively
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• a presentation drawing of the commercial
product
• annotation* of the presentation drawing
of the selected design highlighting the
key modifications required for
commercial production.
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
one A4 page or the equivalent.
Topic:
1 Pages A4
The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
states the choice of manufacturing
techniques for commercial production
describes the choice of manufacturing
techniques for commercial production
justifies the choice of manufacturing
techniques appropriate for commercial
production
Student Notes
Develops an accurate design proposal of the
commercial product in sufficient detail for a
third party to manufacture the product
The commercial product must be presented in
sufficient detail for a third party to be able to
interpret correctly.
The only required evidence for this strand is:
• appropriate technical drawings with
sufficient detail for commercial manufacture
• a bill of materials
an assembly drawing.
Students must not include any extended
writing to address this strand.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
nine A4 pages or the equivalent.
Topic:
9 Pages A4
The work does not reach a standard described
by the descriptors below.
states an appropriate scale and volume of
production, with little or no reference to
research.
identifies an appropriate scale and volume of
production, based on limited research.
justifies an appropriate scale and volume of
production, based on appropriate research
and suitability for the product.
 Remember to include……

Moderator Hints and Tips

Develops the design, addressing the required modifications for a commercially viable production
process
• Demonstrate development of the design to improve the overall functionality of the product
• Demonstrated refinement of the design for commercial production.
• Refined the design of the product for a commercially-viable production process.

•Presents the developed commercial product comprehensively

• Presented a modified design, highlighting some key features
• Focus on details of the changes required for a commercially-viable production process
• Present the product clearly, including many details of how it can be adapted for commercially-
viable production processes.
• Include reference and justification to changes in size and materials, and further detail of how the
changes enabled the production process to become more commercially viable.

Develops an accurate design proposal of the commercial product in sufficient detail for a third
party to manufacture the product

• Present detailed dimensioned drawings of the improved prototype.

• Included a comprehensive set of working drawings for the components and the required moulds.
• Gain insight from an expert to advise on the industrial manufacturing process.
F: Making Choices for Commercial Production
As the student develops the prototype into a commercially viable product, they make a series of choices. The choices they need to make focus on materials,
components, manufacturing techniques and scale and volume of production. These choices are articulated, with clear justification.
Justifies the choice of materials and
components appropriate for commercial
production
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• identification of materials and
components for commercial
production
• justification of choice of each
material and component based on
the required properties and
characteristics.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately one A4 page or the
equivalent, and approximately 350 words
Topic:
1 page A4 - 350 words
0 The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
1-3 states the choice of materials and
components for commercial production
4-6 describes the choice of materials and
components for commercial production
7-9 justifies the choice of materials and
components appropriate for commercial
production
Justifies the choice of manufacturing
techniques appropriate for commercial
production
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• identification of manufacturing
techniques for commercial
production
• justification of choice of each
manufacturing technique based on
the requirements of the commercial
product.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in
approximately one A4 page or the
equivalent, and approximately 350 words
Topic:
1 page A4 - 350 words
The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
states the choice of manufacturing
techniques for commercial production
describes the choice of manufacturing
techniques for commercial production
justifies the choice of manufacturing
techniques appropriate for commercial
production
Student Notes
Justifies an appropriate scale and volume of
production, based on appropriate research
and suitability for the product.
The only required evidence for this strand
is:
• identification of the scale and
volume of production
• justification of why this is
appropriate.
The evidence for achievement against this
strand should be presented in approximately
one A4 page or the equivalent, and
approximately 300 words
Topic:
1 page A4 - 300 words
The work does not reach a standard
described by the descriptors below.
states an appropriate scale and volume of
production, with little or no reference to
research.
identifies an appropriate scale and volume
of production, based on limited research.
justifies an appropriate scale and volume of
production, based on appropriate research
and suitability for the product.
 Remember to include……

Moderator Hints and Tips

Justifies the choice of materials and components appropriate for commercial production
• Describe the choice of materials in terms of advantages and disadvantages and provide full justification.
• Justified the choice of materials by linking it with the volume of production and manufacturing processes
• Justify the choice of material for the components of the product based on reducing the environmental
impact of the material
• Compared the physical properties of materials to justify their interchangeability

Justifies the choice of manufacturing techniques appropriate for commercial production

• Describe the choice of manufacturing techniques available and fully Justify them
• Identify an appropriate manufacturing technique, describing its appropriateness for use with the chosen
material, and repeatability to make the product
• Gain expert advice to justify your choices.

Justifies an appropriate scale and volume of production, based on appropriate research and suitability for
the product.
• Provide rationale for the initial production run, using some data to establish the number of products
required.
• Provide further research was required into the potential market.
• Compare production methods and use statistical analysis to determine the number of products required.