Design Technology | RMT / Product Design
Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5
Introduction
What is a Case Study? The case study (DT3) is worth 30% towards the AS Level and 15% towards the full A Level. The format for assessment is a 3000 - 5000 word document, using a range of graphic media, for example (photographs, maps, tables, graphic images, engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, sketches and annotation). The case study will report on the preliminary visit and a five-day placement.
Content of the Case Study

•  Title Page

•  Introduction

•  Details of pre-placement visit

•  Company overview

•  Research and Time Management Strategies

•  Focused Study

Section A - Course specification content (4 headings) and

Section B - A design/ manufacturing process.

•  Personal comment on the effectiveness of your research and time management strategy

•  Conclusion

  • Appendix
Dates

DEADLINE

Time fro completion

Initial research & company contact

4 weeks - approx Sept 30th

Preliminary visits

1week - approx Oct 3rd

Case Study placement

1 week- approx Oct 17th

Preparation of rough draft

October Half Term (1 week)

Progress meeting with tutor

2 weeks - approx Oct 3st

Completion of rough draft

2 weeks - Nov 21st

Submission of completed case study

7 weeks by January 6th

The Industrial Placement

•  You will arrange your visit with the company. Make sure you record all communication between yourself and the company.

•  You are on placement to observe and experience aspects of a company.

•  You should adhere to normal working hours.

•  You must plan your placement, however, be prepared to modify your plan in the light of any new experiences.

•  Ensure you leave a contact number with the D&T department in school.

Make sure you inform your Form Tutor & subject staff to arrange for set work.
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