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The term ‘prototype’ means an appropriate working solution to a need or want that is sufficiently developed to be tested and evaluated (for example, full-sized products, scaled working models, architectural models or functioning systems) .  \nIt is synoptic assessment which requires candidates to work across different parts of a qualification and to show their accumulated knowledge and understanding of a topic or subject area. The synoptic assessment enables candidates to show their ability to combine their skills, knowledge and understanding with breadth and depth of the subject.  \n\n| Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (Paper code: 9DT0/02) |\n| --- |\n| Non-examined assessment is 50% of the qualification (Maximum of 120 marks) |\n| Content overview\u003Cbr>● candidates individually and/or in consultation with a client/end user identify a problem and design context.\u003Cbr>● candidates will develop a range of potential solutions which include the use of computer aided design and evidence of modelling.\u003Cbr>● candidates will be expected to make decisions about the designing and development of the prototype in conjunction with the opinions of the client/end user.\u003Cbr>● candidates will realise one potential solution through practical making activities with evidence of project management and plan for production.\u003Cbr>● candidates will incorporate issues related to sustainability and the impact their prototype may have on the environment\u003Cbr>● candidates are expected to analyse and evaluate design decisions and outcomes for prototypes/products made by themselves and others\u003Cbr>● candidates are expected to analyse and evaluate of wider issues in design technology, including social, moral, ethical and environmental impacts. |\n| Assessment overview\u003Cbr>● The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated.\u003Cbr>● candidates will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype\u003Cbr>● The portfolio will contain approximately 20-40 sides of A3 paper (or electronic equivalent) along with any models and their prototype .\u003Cbr>● It will be internally assessed but externally moderated\u003Cbr>● The final prototype must be produced under immediate guidance or supervision.\u003Cbr>● The assessment will be carried out under controlled conditions, as specified in the specification.\u003Cbr>● There are four parts to the assessment:\u003Cbr>o Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design\u003Cbr>Identification and investigation of a design possibility, investigation of client/end user needs, wants and values, research and production of a specification\u003Cbr>o Part 2: Designing a prototype\u003Cbr>Design ideas, development of design idea, final design solution, review of\u003Cbr>development and final design and communication of design ideas\u003Cbr>o Part 3: Making a final prototype\u003Cbr>Design, manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and\u003Cbr>equipment and quality and accuracy\u003Cbr>o Part 4: Evaluating own design and prototype Testing and evaluation |\n\nNB. Candidates will not be penalised specifically on the basis of the amount of work that they produce, or the size of the paper used (for hard copy or electronic equivalent) . However, excessively high or low amo","cbCaidkVIWnt2UVI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidkVIWnt2UVI","pdf",16104796,59,"English","# Independent Design and Make Project\n## Purpose and synoptic assessment\n## Assessment overview\n## Content overview\n## Assessment parts\n## Task setting","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Independent Design and Make Project?\",\"answer\":\"It requires candidates to undertake a substantial design, make, and evaluate project that tests their ability to design and build a prototype, then evaluate outcomes.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the assessment include and how is it moderated?\",\"answer\":\"The assessment consists of a portfolio and a prototype. 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