Inquiring & Analysing

Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing

Maximum: 8

i. explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

ii. identify and prioritize primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem

iii. analyse a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem

iv. develop a detailed design brief, which summarizes the analysis of relevant research.

Achievement level

0

1–2

3–4

5–6

Level descriptor

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

The student:

i. states the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

ii. develops a basic design brief, which states the findings of relevant research.

The student:

i. outlines the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

ii. outlines a research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

iii. analyses one existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

iv. develops a design brief, which outlines the analysis of relevant research.

The student:

i. explains the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience

ii. constructs a research plan, which identifies and prioritizes primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

iii. analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem

iv. develops a design brief, which explains the analysis of relevant research.

Achievement level

7–8

Level descriptor

The student:

i. explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problem for a client/ target audience

ii. constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently

iii. analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem in detail

iv. develops a detailed design brief, which summarizes the analysis of relevant research.