GCSE+Graphics+coursework+getting+started

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 * GCSE Graphics Coursework...Getting Started! **

Task 1
Use the link to look at the Edexcel **NEW** specifications [] It highlights the types of projects that you are encouraged to undertake and it needs to fit into one of the categories. As outlined in the following document: Just to recap suggested graphic products are:
 * @http://www1.edexcel.org.uk/espec-gcse/dtgraphics/wrapper.html under the heading assessment.

Task 2
Look through this useful website, check out the pdf files for the ones you are interested in. []

Task 3
The pictures and the handouts below are examples of the first page of a project which identifies the You now will have a whole range of ideas with some existing examples, create five separate A4 sheets for five different graphic products ideas, use the headings, but just list your breif thoughts/ideas as bullet points and include images of any existing products you have found. Print out before the next lesson on Monday as we will go through them, discussing possibilities of using one for your final project. You need to think of five different ideas for your project, without thinking you already know what it is you are going to make!!!, then using the headings Write a bullet point list about each for each idea e.g. Apple iPad promotional packaging and display. Apple want to promote their latest product the iPad as there is a lot of competition for other products that have similar functions and it is expensive. it needs some promotion. I will design and eye catching packaging The iPad will be made to look different, customization features for the casing Point of sale display Promotional gift - case for iPad or T-shirt 40 hours to complete the whole project Point of sale displays for electronic gadgets - look in Fortress, Gnome, Broadway, on the internet Apple iStore etc. Design a casing for the iPad to add colour customable features, gimmick features, deal with problems with iPad and protection, e.g. iPhone cases, laptop bags, cases for PSPs and NintendoDS, look at Kindle and other e-paper books Promotional gift - as a gimmick, as a functional item for iPad, or as another functional item, or a wearable item Cases, T-shirt, keyring, soft toy, tote bag, usb, umbrella, media type="custom" key="5931495" =Week 2=
 * Design situation
 * Design brief
 * Task analysis
 * To clarify:**
 * Design situation
 * Design brief
 * Task analysis
 * Design situation**
 * Design brief**
 * Task analysis** - //"analyse their brief in enough detail to be able to clarify design needs. this will involve analysis of key words and phrases that help in the understanding the issues related to the chosen/given task."//

Task 1
Complete an Attribute Listing for each of your design ideas / final project Further info can be found at **@http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCT_03.htm**
 * Attributes are parts, properties, qualities or design elements of the thing being looked at. For example, attributes of a pencil would be shaft material, lead material, hardness of lead, width of lead, quality, color, weight, price, and so on. A television plot would have attributes such as characters, actions, locations, and weather.
 * Draw up a table using these attributes as column headings. Write down as many variations of the attribute as possible within these columns. This might be an exercise that benefits from Brainstorming . The table should now show all possible variations of each attribute.
 * Now select one entry from each column. Either do this randomly or select interesting combinations. By mixing one item from each column, you will create a new mixture of components. This is a new product, service or strategy.
 * Finally, evaluate and improve that mixture to see if you can imagine a profitable market for it.

Task 2
Looking at your research so far, select the three best ideas, download and complete the following sheet - complete for homework and bring to the next lesson to be printed.

Task 3
Set up a new Gmail site for your **//GCSE Graphic Products Portfolio//**. Don't forget to share it with me! Create a new pages with the headings You will upload the work you have done so far into the first heading
 * Research into graphic products
 * Investigate
 * Design
 * Develop
 * Plan
 * Make
 * Test & Evaluate

Task 4
Design a layout for your A3 project folder - your A3 page with a boarder design and it should include the following text: You can use Microsoft Word or Publisher to manage your project. You must upload your work at the end of your lesson onto your Gmail account. Further instructions will be given about managing your project. There are examples below for you to download and adapt.
 * Name (your full name - the one you are being entered into your GCSE with)
 * Candidate Nr. 0000
 * Center Nr.92830
 * Page Nr.
 * Title (of the page)
 * [[file:GP Folder Cover.docx]] || [[file:GP Folder Contents.docx]] ||
 * [[file:GP Folder Investigate.docx]] || [[file:GP Folder Design.docx]] ||
 * [[file:GP Folder Develop.docx]] || [[file:GP Folder Plan.docx]] ||
 * [[file:GP Folder Make.docx]] || [[file:GP Folder Test & Evaluate.docx]] ||

=Week 3=

Task 1
Working in the groups outlined below. Share and discuss your three ideas, and why you think they will work, or which you favour and why, make suggestions for other peoples ideas. Make notes. Jack Macy Juanita ||  || Matthew Lizzie Yasmin Alex ||  || Joshua Iris Co Co Chris ||  || Tzi Eong Rachel Kyle Valerie ||  || David Christie Ernst Jessie Felix ||
 * **Group 1** ||  || **Group 2** ||   || **Group 3** ||   || **Group 4** ||   || **Group 5** ||
 * Justin

Task 2
Complete the following form: media type="custom" key="6020209"

Homework Task
Plan the first sheet of your project that you are going to do under controlled conditions for Thursdays lesson. =Week 4= Visit to Sha Tin New Town Plaza - your focus is to find examples of first hand research of similar graphic products to your chosen idea.

Task 1
Download the following sheet and consider the shops and products that are available. Examine the central displays and window dressing, Point of sale displays, Business cards, shopping bags Signs and information displays media type="custom" key="5959713"

Resources
Look at the following websites and the examples, pick the one closest to your own design proposal. And look at these resources**:**
 * **http://www.secondarydandt.org/designing-at-ks4/design-guides/graphic-products/?pageNo=2**
 * **http://www.helenhudspith.com/graphics.html**
 * For architectural projects examine the following site:
 * **@http://openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/4524**

Task 2
Add your photos to the Google presentation above after your visit