Materials Technology Wood Portfolio Guide‌ This document outlines and explains each section of the portfolio. Within the document are key points which should be followed to successfully complete each section. There are also examples on the right side of each slide. Please note that this document is simply a guide. The overall length, standard, presentation and creativity of your portfolio is completely up to you.
Title Page:
Materials Technology Wood Project 2015
On this page you should include the following: • Materials Technology Wood Project (year) • Exam number • Photo/ Rendered sketch of completed project • Do not include your name on this document
Exam Number: 167895
Contents Page: Section:
Contents Page: • Include all the required sections with the relevant page number • It might be easier to complete this last!
Page:
Analysis of Brief
3
Investigation & Research
5
Design ideas/Solutions
9
Sketches/Working drawings
13
Manufacturing Process
17
Evaluation
22
Analysis of Brief
Analysis of brief: • State the brief you have picked • Highlight key words in the brief • Complete a brainstorm • Explain the meaning of key words • 1-2 pages for this section
Investigation & Research
Investigation & Research: • Research existing products and analyse them • Investigate the location of the finished project • How will be finished project blend into its desired location? • Investigate the sizes of the items that will be used to determine the dimensions of the project • It is vital to show evidence of your investigation and research. Include photos/pictures/sketches • When inserting pictures from the internet/furniture magazines etc. into your document make sure to include references • 2-3 pages for this section
Design Number 1:
Design ideas/Solutions: • 3-4 pages with one main sketch on each page and additional sketches as required • List 3-4 advantages and disadvantages of each design • Each sketch should show an improvement/development • Last page of this section should include one main rendered sketch of final design (no need to list advantages/disadvantages on this page)
Sketches/Working drawings: • Orthographic views – front elevation, plan and end elevation • Sketches/working drawings of key joining methods e.g mortise and tenon, finger joints • Cutting list • 3-4 pages for this section
Manufacturing Process:
Manufacturing Process: • Include photos of key manufacturing stages. • Support photos with necessary notes • 4-5 pages for this section Processing the mortise & tenon joint for the frame. The following tools were used: • Tenon saw • Chisels • Mortise machine
Evaluation: Ask the following questions relating to the finished project: • Does the project solve the brief? • If I was to redo the project what would I do change? • What skills have I developed? (e.g. sketching, design, marking out, time management etc.) • Would you buy the project if it was for sale in a shop?
Evaluation: Overall I am very pleased with the finished project. I really enjoyed the opportunity to develop my own design and bring that to reality. Although I found the manufacturing stage challenging I have developed a number of skills as a result. Due to the number of mortise and tenon joints used I can now successfully set and use the mortise gauge which I would have struggled with in 1st and 2nd year. I have also developed confidence using the spokeshave. If I was to redo the project again I would not change the overall design or appearance. I would add extra features such as speakers to the side pieces. However due to time constraints this was not possible. Would I buy this project if it was for sale? Yes
Finally I am very happy to have engaged in a design and manufacturing process which has resulted in a project that I will use for many years.
Tips! • Include as many sketches as possible in the design ideas/solutions section. Try to make these sketches 3D if possible • Include a weekly time scale which outlines the tasks to be completed on a weekly basis • Include a cutting list in the working drawings section • Remember this document is only a guide – the overall standard, length, level of thinking and creativity applied is student driven • Enjoy designing and making your project!