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St Ursulas College Kingsgrove

Technology and Applied Studies: - Stage 5 Design and Technology


Date 29
th
July
Day/Period Day 2 Period 5
Location D 07
Topic Limitations/Constraints
Students Students are required to
1. Participate in class discussion
2. Complete the table of limitations based on their project
Homework 1. Safety Tests Woodwork Hand Tool Woodwork Machine

Q. What are the limitations for the project?
A. Limitations or constraints are factors that will have an impact on our design. For this project
we will concentrate on the following limitations.

Availability of
Brief
Time
Money (School $20)
Materials
Function
Appearance
Ergonomics
Resources
Equipment
Expertise

The following table shows a common method of setting out limitations or constraints.
Limitation/Constraint Description Strategies to Minimize Effect
Time is a very
important factor
because if you dont
plan ..
The project must be completed by the week
8 term 4
9 cycles of 5 lessons = 45 lessons.
45 lessons at 1 hour each = 45 hours at
school
1 hours a week at home x 18 = 18 hours
Total =
Importance
High Low
Create a time plan this will help
me
Start practical ASAP
Do regular homework to ensure
Money
Materials

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Date 30
th
July
Day/Period Day 3 Period 1
Location D 05
D 07
Topic Limitations/Constraints
Students Students are required to
1. Participate in class discussion
2. Complete the table of limitations based on their project
Homework 1. Safety Tests Woodwork Hand Tool Woodwork Machine

Date 1
st
August
Day/Period Day 5 Period 5
Location D 04
Topic Criteria for Success
Students 1. Participate in class discussion
2. Complete Criteria for Success based on their project
Homework Safety Tests Woodwork Hand Tool Woodwork Machine

Criteria to Evaluate Success
This involves thinking about the qualities and features that your design solution will show when
completed to ensure the project is successful. This will be used to evaluate final design, and product
at the end of the project. The constraints within the design brief provide a starting point for the
criteria for success.
Aesthetics
Relates to the way something looks its appearance. This can include colour, shape and decoration
For my project the main points are
1. Must be of a suitable colour and blend in to the environment and not stand out.
2. Must be smooth and have a quality finish, eg Sanding, no brush marks,
3. Have a fishing theme
4.
5. The shape ..


Function
Refers to what the product must do or how it operates
For my project the main points are
1. Must be able to be hung on the wall.
2. Must be easily seen by my grandfather when sitting in his chair. Eg size
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3. Must be easily read by my grandfather when sitting in his chair. Numeral size and style
4. Hinged lid for easy opening
5. Must have a mirror so the person can see themselves when putting on the Jewellery
6. Must be of sufficient size eg 3 bangles 4 necklaces 10 pr
7.
8.

Other Considerations
Materials
Time
Must be made predominantly from timber (Radiata Pine)
Tools
Techniques
Must incorporate at least 2 joints
Resources
Health and Safety
Environment
Ethics
Cost


Date 5
th
August
Day/Period Day 7 Period 1
Location D 07
Topic Criteria for Success Continued
Students 1. Participate in class discussion
2. Complete Criteria for Success based on their project
Homework Safety Tests Woodwork Hand Tool Woodwork Machine



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Date 8
th
August
Day/Period Day 10 Period 3
Location D 07
Topic 1. Demonstration of cutting timber
2. Students begin cutting out test piece
Students Students are required to
1. Complete all tasks issued to date.
2. Ensure work is PUBLISHED before leaving class. Mr. Schuler will be
checking!
3.
Homework 1. Safety Tests Woodwork Hand Tool Woodwork Machine
2. Ensure that classwork is 100% complete