Roshan

Roshan

Research

This is where you investigate the "state of the art" for your particular project, and how it could feasibly be created in our workshops

Specific elements you should include:

The origins and purpose of this piece

At least 3 Images of solutions or variations of the project

Brainstorming of feasible solutions

SPECIFICATIONS:

Specific measurements

Materials required, and they're availability and cost if appropriate

Links to further information

Planning

Propose Sketches or Ideas

Create simple sketches or lists of about three different feasible solutions, demonstrating the rules you established in your resesarch

Do your ideas satisfy the the requirements?

Evaluate the Viability of solutions (e.g., by testing, modelling, and documenting results) and choose the best one;

Prepare Plans (Sketchup or AutoCad)

Follow the prescribed format to clearly present your BEST solution

Establish precise dimensions and features for your intended product

Procedure

Prepare a Procedure List

List the production steps in the correct order

ProcedureThis is where you can present photos of your project.

In addition to presenting the FINISHED PRODUCT, consider including:

Production photos, showing the steps and tools used

Video clips of procedures - shot on our class camera and uploaded to Vimeo or Schooltube

Reflections

Once you've completed your project, you need to reflect on what you accomplished, and what you learned.

Your SUCCESSES - what you think you did particularly well in this project; What were the parts or aspects of your project you were most proud of? Where did you get your ideas from?

Your PROBLEMS - what proved to be the biggest challenges you encountered in making your production? How did you overcome or solve them?

What you would DO DIFFERENTLY if you repeated the project to improve the process

What ADVICE you would give someone that is about to start the same project; What would you do differently if you had to do it again? What steps were most important to the success of the project?