Year+11+Graphics+Revision

toc **Exam Revision Information:** **Your exam will be on ...... It will be 90 minutes long. The paper will have six questions. Answer all the questions on the paper. You may not use coloured pens or pencils. All your drawings must be HB pencil only and your annotation must be in blue or black pen.** (Any pencil drawing must be black as you paper is scanned and this is what the examiner gets to mark!)

=Revision Topics= **Topic 1.1 Paper and board** What students need to learn Aesthetic, functional and mechanical properties, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following paper and board in the production of graphic products and commercial packaging: polythene, aluminium foil and paperboard, ie Tetra Pak™. =Topic 1.2 Metals= What students need to learn Aesthetic, functional and mechanical properties, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following metals for graphic products and commercial packaging: =Topic 1.3 Polymers= What students need to learn Aesthetic, functional and mechanical properties, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following thermoplastics for graphic products and commercial packaging: =Topic 1.4 Glass= What students need to learn Aesthetic, functional and mechanical properties, application and advantages/disadvantages of glass for commercial packaging. =Topic 1.5 Woods= What students need to learn Aesthetic, functional and mechanical properties, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following woods for creating models and prototypes: =Topic 1.6 Composites= What students need to learn Aesthetic, functional and mechanical properties, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following composites used in graphic products: =Topic 1.7 Modern and smart materials= What students need to learn Structural composition, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following modern and smart materials used for graphic products and commercial packaging: =Topic 1.8 Components= What students need to learn Use of the following technical drawing equipment when designing graphic products:
 * GCSE Graphic Products Curriculum Overview - Edexcel**
 * Topic 1 Materials and components **
 * Paper**
 * cartridge paper
 * tracing paper
 * Board**
 * folding boxboard
 * corrugated board
 * solid white board
 * foil-lined board
 * Packaging laminate**
 * ferrous — steel
 * non-ferrous — aluminium and tin.
 * acrylic
 * polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
 * polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
 * polypropylene (PP)
 * polystyrene (PS) rigid (high density polystyrene) and expanded
 * Styrofoam™.
 * hardwoods — jelutong and balsa
 * softwood — pine
 * carbon fibre
 * medium density fibreboard (MDF)
 * polymorph
 * thermochromic liquid crystals/film
 * liquid crystal displays (LCDs)
 * electronic paper displays (EPDs)/e-paper
 * transdermal prescription drug patches.
 * Processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following binding methods for graphic products in relation to both paper and board:
 * spiral/comb binding
 * saddle-wire stitching
 * perfect binding
 * hard-bound or case-bound
 * pencils — hard (H), general purpose (HB) and soft (B)
 * set squares — 45 degree/30/60 degree
 * compasses
 * rulers
 * drafting aids — circle/ellipse templates, flexicurves/French curves
 * drawing boards

=Topic 2.1 Scale of production= What students need to learn Characteristics, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following scales of production in the manufacture of graphic products: one-off batch mass =Topic 2.2 Modelling and prototyping= What students need to learn Processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following 3D models and prototypes to aid the development of graphic products: =Topic 2.3 Forming techniques= What students need to learn Characteristics, preparation, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following methods for the batch and mass production of graphic products and components: =Topic 2.4 Joining techniques= What students need to learn Preparation, application and advantages/disadvantages of using the following adhesives for joining like and unlike materials: =Topic 2.5 Finishing techniques= What students need to learn Processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of applying the following finishes to improve the performance, and quality of, and provide enhanced aesthetic and/or functional properties to, paper and board: = **Topic 2.6 Printing processes** = What students need to learn Processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of using the following printing methods to create graphic products: =Topic 2.7 Health and safety= What students need to learn How to understand/describe safe working practices. How to identify workshop hazards and precautions.
 * Topic 2 Industrial and commercial processes **
 * block modelling of medium density fibreboard (MDF) and Styrofoam™
 * rapid prototyping using stereolithography (SLA) and 3D printing (3DP).
 * Students should identify and understand the practical use of common workshop tools, equipment and components used in making graphic products
 * blow moulding
 * injection moulding
 * vacuum forming
 * line bending
 * epoxy resin
 * polystyrene cement
 * Tensol® cement
 * polyvinyl acetate (PVA)
 * laminating
 * varnishing
 * hot-foil blocking
 * photocopying
 * offset lithography
 * flexography
 * gravure
 * screenprinting


 * Topic 3 Analysing products **

=Topic 3.1 Specification criteria= What students need to learn When analysing a product, students should take into account the following specification criteria: =Topic 3.2 Materials and components= What students need to learn Students should identify the materials and/or components used in the manufacture of a product, including: Note: materials and components are those referenced in Topic 1 =Topic 3.3 Manufacturing processes= What students need to learn Students should identify the processes involved in the manufacture of products, including: Note: manufacturing processes are those referenced in Topic 2
 * form — Why is the product shaped/styled as it is?
 * function — What is the purpose of the product?
 * user requirements — What qualities make the product attractive to potential users?
 * performance requirements — What are the technical considerations that must be achieved within the product?
 * material and component requirements — How should materials and components perform within the product?
 * scale of production and cost — How does the design allow for scale of production and what are the considerations in determining cost?
 * sustainability — How does the design allow for environmental considerations?
 * the properties and qualities of the materials and/or components
 * the advantages/disadvantages of the materials and/or components
 * justification of the choice of materials and/or components
 * the stages of the manufacturing process
 * the advantages/disadvantages of the manufacturing process
 * justification of the choice of manufacturing process

=Topic 4.1 Specification criteria= What students need to learn When designing a product, students should take into account the following specification criteria: =Topic 4.2 Designing skills= What students need to learn When designing a product, students should be able to respond creatively to design briefs and specification criteria, including: =Topic 4.3 Application of knowledge and understanding= What students need to learn When designing a product, students should be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and/or components and manufacturing processes to each design idea, including:
 * Topic 4 Designing products **
 * form — How should the product be shaped/styled?
 * function — what is the purpose of the product?
 * user requirements — what qualities would make the product attractive to potential users?
 * performance requirements — what are the technical considerations that must be achieved within the product?
 * material and component requirements — How should materials and components perform within the product?
 * scale of production and cost — How will the design allow for scale of production and what are the considerations in determining cost?
 * sustainability — How will the design allow for environmental considerations?
 * clear communication of design intentions using notes and/or sketches
 * annotation which relates to the original specification criteria
 * the properties of materials and/or components
 * the advantages/disadvantages of materials and/or components and manufacturing processes
 * justification of the choice of materials and/or components and manufacturing processes

=Topic 5.1 Information and communication technology (ICT)= What students need to learn Characteristics, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of ICT in the design, development, marketing and sale of graphic products including: =Topic 5.2 Digital media and new technology= What students need to learn Characteristics, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of the following digital media and new technology in relation to: =Topic 5.3 Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology= What students need to learn Characteristics, processes, application and advantages/disadvantages of CAD/CAM in the design, development and manufacture of graphic products:
 * Topic 5 Technology **
 * electronic communications between designers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers using email
 * electronic point of sale (EPOS) in the retail and manufacture of products
 * internet marketing and sales
 * transfer of data using Bluetooth® wireless personal area networks
 * digital television broadcasting systems using high definition (HD) TV
 * commercial digital printing for short print runs and large format prints
 * radio frequency identification tags (RFID) for logistics
 * 2D drafting
 * desktop publishing (DTP) and image manipulation
 * 3D virtual modelling and testing
 * laser cutting and engraving
 * vinyl cutting

=Topic 6.1 Minimising waste production= What students need to learn Principles, application, advantages/disadvantages to society and the environment of minimising waste production throughout the product life cycle using the following 4 Rs: =Topic 6.2 Renewable sources of energy= What students need to learn The characteristics, applications and advantages/disadvantages of using the following renewable sources of energy: =Topic 6.3 Climate change= What students need to learn The responsibilities of ‘developed’ countries in minimising the impact of industrialisation on global warming and climate change including:
 * Topic 6 Sustainability **
 * reduce materials and energy
 * reuse materials and products where applicable
 * recover energy from waste
 * recycle materials and products or use recycled materials
 * wind energy using turbines and wind farms
 * solar energy using solar cells and photovoltaic cells
 * biomass converted into biofuels for transportation
 * reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the Kyoto Protocol

=Topic 7.1 Moral, social and cultural issues= What students need to learn The strategy, characteristics, applications and advantages/disadvantages of the following ‘value’ issues when designing and manufacturing products:
 * Topic 7 Ethical design and manufacture **
 * built-in obsolescence in new products for a ‘throwaway’ culture
 * offshore manufacture of mass-produced products in developing countries by multinational companies
 * tolerance of different cultures to avoid offence

=** Glossary **= Click on the link below to see an extended glossary of key words and terminology: ** Command words for Questions ** You __should always__ **read** each question carefully and all the way through before you start to answer it. You should look at the amount of marks awarded for each question- they are in brackets. This will give you a good indication of how many statements/bullet point you need to make.
 * The total mark for the exam paper is **80**
 * The marks for **each part** of each question are shown in brackets
 * Questions labelled with an **asterisk** ( * ) are questions in which the quality of your written communication will be assesses **//"You should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as the clarity of expression."//**

Underline or highlight the following command words - as these are a clue to how you should answer the question, and how detailed those answers need to be. of the paper or question part and are designed to ease students into the question with a simple statement or short phrase. || ask students to simply describe something in detail. Some questions may also ask students to use notes and sketches, therefore, they can gain marks with the use of a clearly labelled sketch. || detail to the question – no short phrases will be acceptable here. Instead, students will have to make a valid point and develop/justify it to gain full marks. || challenge students. They will always be awarded the most amount of marks because they require students to make a well-balanced argument, usually involving both advantages and disadvantages. || = = = Exam Paper & Questions = The examination paper contains different types of questions: Time allowed to complete the whole exam paper is 1 hour 30 minutes. Each **Graphic Products** exam paper will be structured in the following way: = **Questions 1-10** (total of 10 marks available) = Level descriptors for extended questions marked with an **asterisks** ( * ) = = =Example Questions = Here is an worked example from Edexcel with examiners comments: Use the link to see a few more example questions - (taken and modified from old papers)
 * **Command words** ||  || **Marks awarded** ||   || **Description** ||
 * **Give / State / Name** ||  || (1 mark) ||   || These type of questions will usually appear at the beginning
 * **Describe / Outline** ||  || (2 + marks) ||   || These type of questions are quite straightforward. They
 * **Expand / Justify** ||  || (2 + marks) ||   || These type of questions are asking students to respond in
 * **Evaluate / Discuss / Compare** ||  || (4 + marks) ||   || These type of questions are designed to stretch and
 * multiple-choice
 * short-answer
 * design questions
 * extended-writing
 * These are multiple-choice questions which gradually become more demanding. These questions can cover any part of the syllabus.
 * Question 11** (total of 19 marks available)
 * Knowledge and understanding of graphic products
 * Structured questions based on a theme.
 * **Question 11a** - Name and give the use of tools and equipment (4 marks available)
 * **Question 11b** - Knowledge and understanding of graphic products (15 marks available)
 * Question 12** (total of 16 marks available)
 * Designing products
 * **Question 12** is especially important as you should all be able to get full marks, it is a design question. You will be given a product specification and will have to draw two different designs //**(8 marks available for each design)**//. To get full marks you must:
 * 1) Ensure that every point of the specification is addressed in the drawing and is clear to see and easily understood.
 * 2) Ensure that you have annotated each specification point.
 * 3) Make sure that each idea addresses each point in a different way.
 * The are NO MARKS for how well you can draw. You can get full marks if you follow the guidelines above. Do not use any colour.
 * Question 13** (total of 16 marks available)
 * Analysing products
 * You will be given a labelled diagram of a specific product and you will have to answer specific questions related to it.
 * Short-type questions and explanation type question which requires a statement followed by a justification/development to gain full marks.
 * Your answers must be in detail to respond to the question – no short phrases will be acceptable.
 * The last part of **Question 13** has an **asterisks** ( * )
 * For this last part of **Question 13** the marking scheme has a levels mark scheme
 * Question 14** (total of 19 marks available)
 * Knowledge and understanding of graphic products including extended-writing style question
 * One part of this question will ask you to use notes **and** sketches to describe a graphic product or process. You must use both notes **and** sketches to gain
 * The last part of **Question 14** has an **asterisks** ( * )
 * For this last part of **Question 14** the marking scheme has a levels mark scheme
 * For this last part of **Question 14** the marking scheme has a levels mark scheme
 * ** Level ** ||  || ** Mark ** ||   || ** Descriptor ** ||
 * **Level 0** ||  || 0 ||   || No rewardable material ||
 * ** Level 1 ** ||  || 1-2 ||   || Candidate identifies the area(s) of comparison with no development OR identifies and develops one area. Shows limited understanding of the comparison. Writing communicates ideas using everyday language but the response lacks clarity and organisation. The candidate spells, punctuates and uses the rules of grammar with limited accuracy. ||
 * ** Level 2 ** ||  || 3-4 ||   || Candidate identifies some areas of comparison with associated developments showing some understanding of the comparison. Writing communicates ideas using D&T terms accurately and showing some direction and control in the organising of material. The candidate uses some of the rules of grammar appropriately and spells and punctuates with some accuracy, although some spelling errors may still be found. ||
 * ** Level 3 ** ||  || 5-6 ||   || Candidate identifies a range of areas of comparison with associated developments showing a detailed understanding of the comparison. Writing communicates ideas effectively, using a range of appropriately selected D&T terms and organising information clearly and coherently. The candidate spells, punctuates and uses the rules of grammar with considerable accuracy. ||

Using your revision book this is where you will find the main topics:
 * Revision Items: **
 * Graphic Products materials and properties. Pages 14-15.
 * Plastic manufacturing processes. Pages 48-49,
 * Plastic types and properties. Pages 6-7.
 * Printing processes and applications. Pages 34-37.
 * ICT based graphical applications (scanning, photography, printing). Pages 56-59.
 * Surface treatments (laminating, calendering, varnishing, painting, embossing). Pages 30-33, 38-39.
 * Scales of production (one-off, batch and mass or volume production). Pages 68-79.
 * The benefits and drawbacks of CAD, CAM & ICT communication systems (ie email) Pages 56-59, 62-65, 86-89, 94-95.
 * Electronic point of sale ('EPOS') and bar-code systems. Pages 82-83.
 * Timber types and properties (natural and manufactured). Pages 8-9, 18-19
 * British Safety Standards. Pages 92-93.
 * <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 3em; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Moral and ethical issues. Pages 100-103.

I will update this list with precise page references from your text book and revsion links to this Wikispace and other internet material. If you are unsure about any aspect of your revision, you must speak to Ms Czirok or Mr. Ford immediately.

= Revision Tips = = = media type="custom" key="5424495"

= Revision Help Sites =
 * @http://www.mr-dt.com/revisiontests.htm
 * @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/graphics/
 * @http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/drawdex.htm
 * @http://www.podcastschool.net/subjects/technology/feeds/GCSE/?cat=5

= Project Ideas = = = media type="custom" key="5424503"
 * Graphic Product Ideas**