Criterion B: Developing Ideas

In this stage you will be expected to:

i.              develop design specifications, which clearly states the success criteria for the design of a solution

-      The design specs should be measurable with a clear way on how the specs will be tested

Example: Game Product

Specification	Test
Game will be less than 1 MB in size	Install it in a computer  the size in properties
Played by two players (Multiplayer game)	Allow two players to play simultaneously
The game 3 levels that will advance in complexity.	Play the game at each level time the duration it takes to complete a level and record the complexities.

ii.            develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others

-      Develop a range of good quality designs and measure each of them against the design specs.

Examples of Game design Storyboards

               

          

iii.           present the chosen design and justify its selection

-      State the chosen design.

-      Provide detailed justification why the design was chosen.

-      Suggest possible improvements to the chosen design.

-      If possible show the chosen design with the improvements included.

iv.           develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

-      Normally using a Plan table showing the sequential steps in creation of the product is important.

Example: Game Solution

Steps	Activity/ Techniques	Duration	Resources required	Where
1	Start by working on the flash start-up log in screen with instructions options similar to the screen shown.	1 hour	Flash software; Font software to edit the font. Animation software to insert  the back images	At home

Assessment Criteria

Achievement level	Level descriptor
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2	The student:       i.        lists some basic design specifications for the design of a solution      ii.        presents one design, which can be interpreted by others    iii.        creates incomplete planning drawings/diagrams.
3–4	The student:       i.        lists some design specifications, which relate to the success criteria for the design of a solution      ii.        presents a few feasible designs, using an appropriate medium(s) or annotation, which can be interpreted by others    iii.        justifies the selection of the chosen design with reference to the design specification     iv.        creates planning drawings/diagrams or lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.
5–6	The student: i.              develops design specifications, which outline the success criteria for the design of a solution ii.             develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and annotation, which can be interpreted by others iii.           presents the chosen design and justifies its selection with reference to the design specification iv.            develops accurate planning drawings/diagrams and lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.
7–8	The student: i.              develops detailed design specifications, which explain the success criteria for the design of a solution based on the analysis of the research ii.             develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and detailed annotation, which can be correctly interpreted by others iii.           presents the chosen design and justifies fully and critically its selection with detailed reference to the design specification iv.            develops accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outlines requirements