Materials Technology (Wood)

Junior Certificate Project

Project Portfolio

Present the Project Portfolio in a neat folder.

The cover of the folder should have a picture of the completed project on it.

All diagrams (with the exception of the working drawing) are free hand, in pencil &

have some colour.

If you have trouble with freehand sketching print picture and ideas off internet abd

trace them out.

All diagrams, photographs & pictures (cut from magazines, scanned-in pictures,

clipart, and pictures from the Internet. etc.) must be accompanied by a label which

acknowledges your source e.g. website address, Argos catalogue, book/magazine

name.

Guidelines

Use same format on all pages i.e.:

o page border,

o type of font

o size

o colour of text

o headings,

o bullet points

Include where ever possible labelled coloured freehand sketches (extra marks)

Pages which include sketches should be first printed (with border, headings,

labels and any information) and then the sketches are done on it then or

traced on

Information in red is a guide for each section delete and put in your own

relevant information

Title page

Materials Technology Wood Examination Number: XXXXXX Level: Higher or Ordinary

Picture of finished project

Table of Contents

a. Brief b. Analysis of the Brief c. Investigation/Research

d. Design Ideas/Possible Solutions e. Final Solution

f. Stages of construction g. Working Drawing h. Materials List

i. Stages of construction j. Evaluation

Brief

Brief

Insert the Department of Education Design Brief safe in your Portfolio.

Analysis of the

Brief

My Brief

Write out your brief (page 1)

Reason why you picked your project

Write out a paragraph explaining why you picked this brief and not the other 2

Spider chart

spider chart which picks out important words from brief (page 2)

Key Words Write a definition about each important word explaining how it affects your project. (page 3)

Analysis of the Brief Write a paragraph under the following headings based on how they affect your project (page 4 and 5)

a. Identify problem b. Capacity / Size

c. Function / Requirements d. Ergonomics (outline factors to consider how an item can best be

designed for comfort, efficiency, safety

In total you should have between 6 and 10 statements beginning:

The artefact should be / do …… (page 6)

Investigation

/Research

International year of the forest

Look up the internet and explain

o why it is the international year of the forests

o what is happening

o logo

o relevant information about it

Ideas / Inspiration / shapes / Proportion:

Look for suitable ideas for your project and advice about making your

project. You can do this by

i. Internet (pictures from google images)

ii. Catalogues or magazines (cut out or sketch)

iii. Interviews (ask people for advice)

iv. Contacting companies for information

v. Stores/shops visits (sketch or photograph)

1-2 pages

Method of Construction / Skills and Techniques

Sketch and explain the different methods of construction you could use to enhance

your project, e.g. pyrography, carving, marquetry, turning, shaping and woodwork

joints etc that could be used.

Describe, with sketches and notes, at least 3 of the possible alternatives.

o pyrography

o carving

o Woodturning

o marquetry,

Sketch and describe jointing methods that could be used for your project

o Screw and Plug

o Dowel Joints

3-7 pages

Materials to be used

Describe and compare at least 5 types of materials that could be used for each part

of your project. Examples include:

o Hardwood

Ash

Oak

Cherry

Beech

Walnut

Teak

Mahogany

Elm

o Softwood

Red Deal

o Manufactured Board

Mdf

Plywood

o Plastics

o Metals

Brass

Aluminium

Copper

o Fabrics, Ceramics, etc

Briefly describe each type of material. Give a reason why each type would or would

not be suitable for your project

5-10 pages

Applied Finish

Outline how you would prepare the surface to accept a finish

Describe the applied finishes that could be used on your project and write a

note on each.

o varnish,

o wax,

o Danish oil,

o paint,

4-8 pages

Sources of Information

Whenever you get information for your research you should include a source

Teachers - Art, M.T. (Wood), M.T. (Metal), H.E. etc.

Parents and Family - Friends/Classmates

Trades People - DIY

Books / Magazine - Art, Woodwork, Nature, Sport, Colouring Books etc.

Shops and Library - Craft shops, Discount Stores, Furniture Store, Toyshops

Internet - internet web address

Make sure that you write down the names of the people, books, magazines, and

websites etc. that you get your ideas from.

Design

Ideas/Possible

Solutions

(e) Design Ideas/Possible Solutions (10 marks)

{Ideal and possible solutions (idea sketching) set out in the brief can be

developed with small rough sketches. Lots of ideas (6 or more) can be tried

out until one is found that works }

Describe at least six different designs for your project; these should include

your own drawn diagrams, diagrams from magazines, Internet or books etc.

o List the advantages and disadvantages of each.

o Include a brief description of how each is made (relate back to

Investigation and Research if required).

o Include jointing methods

o Include overall dimensions

Describe at least three different alternatives to your theme (environment,

biodiversity, etc.) if this is relevant to your project.

It must be clear from your Design Ideas how you developed your final solution

All drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with colouring

pencils.

Make a model from cardboard / foam

Safety considerations

Design Ideas No 1

Pros / advantages

Cons / dis advantages

Large sketch of possible solution

drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with

colouring pencils.

Design Ideas No 2

Pros / advantages

Cons / dis advantages

Large sketch of possible solution

drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with

colouring pencils.

Design Ideas No 3

Pros / advantages

Cons / dis advantages

Large sketch of possible solution

drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with

colouring pencils.

Design Ideas No 4

Pros / advantages

Cons / dis advantages

Large sketch of possible solution

drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with

colouring pencils.

Design Ideas No 5

Pros / advantages

Cons / dis advantages

Large sketch of possible solution

drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with

colouring pencils.

Design Ideas No 6

Pros / advantages

Cons / dis advantages

Large sketch of possible solution

drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with

colouring pencils.

Final Solution

(f) Final Solution

Coloured 3-D freehand drawing of your project.

Include reason for your selection

Stages of

Construction

(g) Stages of construction

Step by step procedure for the manufacture of your project a. Marking out b. Joint making

c. Procedure for carving, inlaying, turning etc. d. Assembly

e. Finishing

use pictures taken or sketch plus add a short note explaining each step in making

your project

Working

Drawing/Sketches

(h) Working Drawing/Sketches (20* marks)

{These are neat, clear, well presented, fully-dimensioned drawings which

contain all the necessary information from which the artefact can be made}

Scale drawing in pencil, orthographic – Plan, Elevation & End View.

Materials / Cutting

List

(i) Materials / Cutting List

All materials required for the manufacture of project, including varnish, screws etc.

should be included in a table use example below as sample of layout.

Evaluation

(j) Evaluation (10 marks)

{This is an assessment of the finished article to see if it fulfils the

requirements of the brief, that is does what it was intended to so and perhaps

suggest areas that it could be improved upon}

Write a paragraph under each of the following headings

Fitness for purpose

Appearance

Use of materials

Modifications

Time management

Safety and stability

Does the final project satisfy the design brief and fulfil all the requirements of the

problem analysis?

Are you happy with the project? If so why? (3 points) If not, why?

If you were to do the project again what would you do differently?

Describe any difficulties you encountered.

What you could improve?

What have you learned from producing the project?