TERM 3 Advanced 3D modeling - Criterion D: Evaluation

 In Criterion D, you will evaluate your scratch product. You will reflect on what was done better and what could be improved.

Assessment Criterion D: 

Strand 1: Describe detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate accurate data, to measure the success of the solution

Strand 2: Explain the success of the solution against the design specification

Strand 3: Describe how the solution could be improved

Strand 4: Describe the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

The worksheet includes all the tasks of Criterion D. Complete and upload the worksheet on Managebac at the task name; "Criterion D: Evaluating".

Below are explanations of what you need to do for every task.

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June Week 1

TASK 1: Describe detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate accurate data, to measure the success of the solution

How would you test;
Appearances?
Function/Performance?
Safety?

TASK 2: Explain the success of the solution against the design specification 

Peer evaluation

Create a google form with critical questions about your final product. Ask a partner or family member to complete the form to evaluate your product. 

Self Evaluation

Refer back to criterion A and C when you researched the product and followed your plan to create the product. Review each criterion to reflect on what you have achieved and what you haven't.

Critically evaluate the success of the solution against the design

specification 

Aspects	Design Specifications/Expectations	Met/Not met and how do you know?	The reason why not met
Appearances/aesthetics.
Function/ Performance
Safety?

TASK 3: Describe how the solution could be improved

Outline how the product could be improved. You must identify the weaknesses in your final product. These weaknesses provide opportunities for further development and allow you to consider how you could improve the product further.

Example

TASK 4: Describe the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

To identify or predict the impact that a solution will have on a client or target audience, you must refer to the original problem, the design brief, the specification and the evaluation. You should use these aspects to draw conclusions about how well the design brief has been met. These conclusions may be presented in written form, as a list or as a table. The following questions may help you to explain the impact of the solution on the client or target audience. Explain the impact of the solution on the client/target audience.

Term 3 Unit:Architectural Design Criterion C:Creating the solution

  Assessment Criterion C: Creating the solution

Strand 1: Construct a logical plan, which outlines the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution

Strand 2: Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution.

Strand 3: Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended.

Strand 4: Explain changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

May Week4: Criterion C Strand 1&2

Strand 1: Construct a logical plan, which outlines the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution

Strand 2: Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution.

Task 1: Construct a logical plan, which outlines the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution.

Outline all the steps that will be taken in the creation of your product, specify the resources and time required.

Logical Plan

Gantt or Slippage Charts

A Gantt or a Slippage chart is a graphical display of the timeline of your project’s tasks. To create your Gantt chart you can use Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. Look at examples on the Internet.

Example of Gantt Chart

Task 2: Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution

Take photographs or screenshots when creating the solution. Present these photos with a description of the process at which the picture was taken to demonstrate your technical skills.

Ensure to demonstrate the following technical skills,

Importing 3D Warehouse objects

Grouping your model

Using components

Use of basic features of the software. Eg. Pull/push, offset, Follow me, Tape Measure, Orbit e.t.c.

You can also demonstrate the other advanced skills to score higher.  

https://www.arch2o.com/15-simple-tips-to-easily-improve-your-sketchup-skills/

Example

June Week1: Criterion C - Strand 3&4

Strand 3: Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended.

Strand 4: Explain changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

Task 3: Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended

Present the final created solution,

Present the outcome as photographic images or a link to the 3D file that illustrates the product functions as intended/solves the problem.

Suggestion on how you may start to create your product

Step 1: Refer to your chosen sketch in criterion B and create the floor plan or outline of the model using the tools in SketchUp (Shape tool, Offset, Tape Measure, etc)
·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt95mFCmkLk
·         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paXB5_tNTUA
·        Other floor plan Makers; https://floorplanner.com/ , https://www.edrawsoft.com/download-floorplan.html
Step 2: Pull or Push the floor plan/outline into a 3D model and use the Tape Measure for appropriate dimensions.
Optional challenge; To score higher, you can use the grouping and component features to organize and control the visibility of your model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnrmzXnsf34
Step 3: Cut and insert windows and doors into your model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkvatICdymU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Fs4HfyYdg
Step 4: You can add other models into your model from the 3DWarehouse to fill in your model with details. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHmQ6D7ZqvU

Task 4:  Explain changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

If you made changes in your plan during the creation of the solution, complete the following to justify the changes made. If you have several changes to justify, Create more copies of the table below.

Explanation of the plan (Add image of sketches)	Explanation of changes made. (Add images of the final product)
Reason …………………………………………………………………… why? Is it because of the better appearance or performance?

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Criterion B: Developing Ideas - Advanced 3D modelling.

 Unit: Advanced 3D Modeling 

Assessment Criterion B: Developing ideas

Strand 1: Develop a list of success criteria for the solution. 

Strand 2: Present a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others.

Strand 3: Present the chosen design.

Strand 4: Create a planning drawing/diagram which outlines the main details for making the chosen solution.

May Week 1: To complete Tasks/Strands 1&2

Task 1: Develop a list of success criteria for the solution.

Complete the table below to explain the appearance and function of the product.

Successful Criteria	Description of Design you want to create
Appearance/Aesthetics  (Style, type, color, size / dimensions, etc.)
Function (What is its purpose? What features must be added to function as intended)
Special features (e.g. unique features to the design to make it standout from others)

Task 2: Present a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others

Present clear sketches (ideas) for your product. The ideas need to be feasible (achievable) meaning that you must be able to create them (not too difficult or complicated

Your sketches should be annotated to make it easy to understand.  See the example below on how you could communicate your design ideas.  

To achieve high marks in this section several detailed designs are required. 

When you finish drawing your sketches, scan them or take clear photos and insert them into this document (delete the example and insert your sketches).

Example: Design 1, 2 and 3

May Week 2: To complete Tasks/Strands 3&4

Task 3: Present the chosen design and outline the reasons for its selection

Choose one of your sketches with the most design specifications that have been met.

 Justify why you selected the sketch as your final one in comparison to the design specification.

Chosen Design	Why
E.g. Design 1 or 2

Task 4: Create a more detailed diagram which outlines the main details of the chosen solution.

In this task, you develop more detailed diagrams with annotation to illustrate how the chosen design of the product will look like. Include dimensions to give a clear picture of the size of the model.

Example

Outline requirements for the creation of the chosen design.

write a paragraph with the software and tools you will use to create your design.

Example: For this design, I will need to use Blender to design the body of the car including the wheels, lights, and surface. I will use a simple shader software to give the car texture and make it look worn out and used since the design I'm going for is an abandoned vintage car.

REMINDER: Upload in the PDF or Ms word format on the Managebac Task Name “Criterion B: Developing ideas” 

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Term 3: Advanced 3D Modelling

Assessment Criterion A: Inquiring & Analyzing

Strand 1: Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem.

Strand 2: Construct a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem.

Strand 3: Analyze a group of similar products that inspire a solution to the problem.

Strand 4: Develop a design brief, which presents the analysis of relevant research.

As an expert in 3D modelling, you have been assigned a job to do all the required 3D modelling in a company. 

April Week 3:

Task 1:  Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem. 

(Write a paragraph of 3-6 lines)

Identify a problem that you can solve using your 3D design. You can assume that your model was an actual product, and identify what problem you aim to solve using that product. 

Answer these questions in a paragraph.

What problem will your 3D design solve?

Where is the problem happening?

Who is your target audience and why?

What will you design and make to solve the problem?

Task 2: Construct a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem

Complete the table below.

What information or resources do you need to know to design your product? 

Think of all the ideas and designs you will need to build your model. 

What will I research for?	What type of research and where will I get the information?	Why will I research this information?
Examples Research about the problem, other existing similar problems, existing architectural design.	Examples Primary: Interview Secondary; newspaper, website or YouTube.
Research on different designs of a house/building

What did I research for?	For example: Interviewed the target audience about the problem
Explain your findings. (Write 3-5 lines. Add images if possible).
Link/reference
What did I research for?	For example: I looked at online problems solved with a 3D model
Explain your findings. (Write 3-5 lines. Add images if possible).
Link/reference
What did I research for?	For example: I looked at online designs related to my idea.
Explain your findings  . (Write 3-5 lines. Add images if possible).
Link/reference

Conduct an interview with the target audience or client and include your findings (Interview or surveys). Ask questions that will help in creating the product.

April Week 4

Task 3: Analyze a group of similar products that inspire a solution to the problem.

Take a snip or screenshot of at least two products on the internet that are related to your ideas and analyze their features, strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) 

Example:

 

Task 4: Develop a design brief, which presents the analysis of relevant research.

According to your research, what are your conclusions?

What will you design and make?

Explain the main features you will include in your design?

According to the SWOT Analysis, What are the strengths and weaknesses that you will put into consideration when designing your product?

The worksheet includes all the tasks of Criterion A. Complete and upload the worksheet on Managebac at the task name; Criterion A: Inquiring & analyzing.

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