TAS Faculty Unit Overview

Subject: Design & Technology

Week: 1-14

Year: 8
Unit Title: Naked USB

Term: 1

Students will be introduced to 3D printing and CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) whilst
Aim: following the Design process (PRIME). Students will design the cover for the end of a
USB storage device on CAD and print their prototype on the 3D printer.
What students will do:
What students will learn:
What
students will be assessed on:
Unit Outline
Key Learning Outcomes
Evidence of Learning
- Students will analyse
existing USB designs
against a set criteria
- Students will create a
mood board and
annotate this
- Students will develop their
sketching and
development of ideas
- Students will develop skills
in the management and
use of CAD
- Students will generate and
develop design ideas
- Students will complete an
evaluation of design
ideas

Students will learn about:

Students will be assessed

on their knowledge of and
Materials/Resources
ability to follow the design

the range, suitability and use

of
process
(PRIME)

materials, resources and

data types according to industry

Students will be assessed

standards eg AS1100
on their sketching and
Tools
CAD drawing skills

specific tools relating to graphics

technologies
Students will be assessed
on the annotations of their

the function, selection andwork

correct use of a range of

contemporary tools used for

Students will be assessed
marking out and measuring
on their work flow and
construction
organisational skills
CAD and 3D modelling
Students will be assessed
Techniques

simple drafting including on the final project- a USB

multi-view drawing
end

- Students will print their

design on the 3D printer
- Students will evaluate
their design

CAD / paint /draw softwareStudents will be assessed

on their ability to evaluate
editing a graphic for use in a
their own work
publication

printing technologies

industrial production methods

Essential Words:
USB, Design, Make, Evaluate, Function, Form, Safety, Computer generated ideas, Aesthetic,
Printed, Research, Circuit board, CAD, goals, Problem, Research, Make, evaluate, Computer
Aided
Design
Homework:
Grade
Descriptors

Work
Samples

Learning in TAS subjects is largely experiential and portfolio based. Because course
work is tied to practical tasks completed at school, homework is not issued
although it is expected that students will work on assessment tasks at home.
Home-based enrichment activities for students who are interested or capable are
supplied as required.

Grade Descriptors
Grade

Descriptor

A
Outstanding

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of CAD drawing.

In addition the student has achieved a very high level of awareness and skill of
using a 3D printer to make a prototype of their product. The student is able to
manage their files and folders and demonstrates an excellent knowledge of a
range of Microsoft applications, as well as appropriate cybersafety and online
manners. The student is able to apply this knowledge to a broad range of
situations. The student has completed all activities in their portfolio to an
outstanding level and has gone beyond the expectations of other students.
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of CAD drawing. In
addition the student has achieved a high level of awareness and skill in using a
3D printer to make a prototype of their product. The student is able to manage
their files and folders and demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft applications as
well as uses the internet in a safe and respectful manner. The student is able
to apply this knowledge to a broad range of situations. The student has
completed all activities in their portfolio to a high level.
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of CAD drawing. In
addition the student has demonstrated the skills required to use a 3D printer to
make a prototype of their product. The student manages their files and folders
and demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft applications as well as uses the
internet in a safe and respectful manner. The student is able to apply this
knowledge to a range of situations. The student has completed all activities in
their portfolio.
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of CAD drawing. In
addition the student has shown some of the skills required to use a 3D printer
to make a prototype of their product. The student manages their files and
folders with assistance and demonstrates a basic knowledge of Microsoft
applications as well as uses the internet in a safe and respectful manner most
of the time. The student is able to apply this knowledge when in class. The
student has completed most activities in their portfolio.
The student has shown a very basic knowledge and understanding of CAD
drawing. In addition they have shown that with assistance they can use a 3D
printer and made a very simple prototype. The student has demonstrated a
limited understanding of how to organise files and folders and use some
Microsoft applications. The student has completed some of the activities in
their portfolio.

B
High

C
Sound

D
Basic

E
Limited

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