WJEC DT3 – Product Analysis
A/S Product Analysis
Syllabus Development
WJEC DT3 – Product Analysis
A/S Product Analysis
Syllabus components
Written Paper DT1 30%
Case Study or Product Analysis 30%
Coursework 40%
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A/S Product AnalysisProduct Analysis Assessment Criteria
Research Strategy
Effectiveness of Strategy
Depth and Breadth of Understanding
Personal Comment
Quality of Communication
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Blocks of study
Related to the analysis Designing and Innovation
Product Analysis
Materials and Components
Industrial and Commercial Practice
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A/S Product Analysis I want students to: choose their own product for analysisget to know the product in some depthunderstand the implications of design
decisionsapply the knowledge and understanding
gained to other areas of specification
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A/S Product AnalysisProduct Features ‘Above the line’ considerations
Ancillary Features
Build Quality
Economics
Reliability
Safety
Similar products
Maintenance
Core Features
Materials
Function
User interface
Aesthetics
Performance
Ergonomics
Finish
Packaging
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A/S Product AnalysisProduct Features ‘Below the line’ considerationsCore Features
Technology
Materials
Manufacturing processes
Assembly
Components
Function
Ancillary Features
Economics
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Reliability
Construction
Sustainability
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Product analysis will lead toRe-Design of productFurther discussion
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Marking the Product Analysis
Research strategy
A well planned strategy reflecting positive thought and understanding of the product to be analysed.
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Research strategy – 5 marksEvidence of planning activityStructured planning for the product
analysisStructure of contentAims and objectives of the analysisKnowledge of the specification
content – where is it likely to appear
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Effectiveness of strategy – 5 marks
A very high level of understanding revealed of the features and characteristics of the product.
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Effectiveness of strategy Aims and objectives facilitating the
analysis
Was the planning material effective?
Is there a product overview?
Application of Specification content
Planned evaluation activities
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Depth and breadth of understanding
A very good analysis of a product’s characteristics and features which contribute towards its function.
Comment on industrial and marketing practices used to produce and promote the product.
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Depth and breadth of understanding
Quality of Application of Specification content within the analysis – / 2 marks
Above the line analysis – / 6 marks
Below the line analysis – / 12 marks
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Depth and breadth of understanding
Above the line analysis – / 6 marks
Weak level of understanding of the product’s features (2 marks)
Good description and some comparisons of specification content contained within a good product analysis (4 marks)
Very good analysis of product and associated systems with clear reference to three aspects of the specification (6 marks)
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Depth and breadth of understanding
Below the line analysis – / 12 marks
Weak level of understanding of the product’s features (4 marks)
Good description and some comparisons of specification content contained within a good product analysis (8 marks)
Very good analysis of product and associated systems with clear reference to three aspects of the specification (12 marks)
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Personal comment – 10 marksA detailed and incisive analytical
study which could include development or improvement of the product with modifications and suggestions for further incremental improvement.
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Personal comment Analytical comment
Not simply descriptive of product
Evaluative comment including possible weaknesses/modifications
Aims and objectives used
Knowledge of Specification content
Weak Descriptive – 3 Good descriptive – 6 Good descriptive and Analytical – up to 10
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Quality of reportAn excellent product analysis,
presented with care and pride in all details.
A very high level of graphical and written skills evident.
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Quality of report – 10 marksQuality of writing skills
Quality of graphic skills
Use of a range of media
Handwriting/ICT skills
Logical framework
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A/S Product AnalysisAs a result of the product analysis candidates will be able to produce a graphic of the products features both:
‘Above the line’ and
‘Below the line’This may be submitted as part of the
portfolio
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