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The main aim of this unit is to develop pupils' understanding of designing for manufacturing, and of manufacturing itself.
In this unit, pupils tackle a design and make assignment (DMA) on the theme 'Puzzle in a box', in which they design and make an interesting gift or puzzle to go inside a box. To help them develop their design ideas they make prototypes, models or mock-ups, which they evaluate and modify before starting to make their final product.
Pupils gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to carry out the DMA successfully through product evaluation activities and focused practical tasks. They:
- use simple prototypes, models and mock-ups to evaluate design ideas
- use a range of cutting, shaping and forming processes,
eg sawing, line bending
- use specified hand-tools to cut and form materials safely
There are also opportunities for pupils to:
- use and understand a one-off production technique
- use prototypes, models and mock-ups in the manufacturing process
- learn that designers evaluate and modify their prototypes before starting a production run
- learn that marketing is an important part of designing and making a product
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