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.