standard grade - design + critical
1. Each week you should do at least one hour's worth of quality drawing in your sketchbook to compliment projects you are working on in class, improve your skills and try out new techniques and materials. These sketchbooks will be checked on a regular basis, so bring them to each class.
2. During s3 you will complete your Standard Grade design project.
This consists of 2 A2 sheets:
Sheet 1 - Research and Investigation
Sheet 2 - Development
and a high quality Final Outcome - this can be a 3D model, photgraphs of models you have made or or well-drawn 2D designs .
This must be complete by the May holiday in term 4.
3. You will also write a Standard Grade critical activity essay (circa 1,500 words)
In this essay you must analyse, evaluate, compare and contrast designs by two designers from different styles and periods.
Use this essay guide and question booklet to help you.
Check out previous essay examples and other tips here...
First draft of this essay must be complete by the May holiday in term 4.
This essay must be complete by the change of timetable in term 4.
Failure to meet these deadlines will result in work having to be completed during lunchtimes.
