Design Project (IA)
Purpose of the Internal Assessment
Purpose of the Internal Assessment
The Internal Assessment (IA) is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of design technology through an authentic inquiry into a design problem. It is a big, rewarding, and exciting project.
Overview
Overview
SL Core Criteria
SL Core Criteria
Duration: 40 hours
Weighting: 40%
3000 words (A, B, C, & D)
38 Pages max.
HL Criteria
HL Criteria
20 hours (60 hours total)
Weighting: 40%
4000 words (A, B, C, D, E, & F)
56 pages max.
A: Analysis of a design opportunity
A: Analysis of a design opportunity
B: Conceptual design
B: Conceptual design
C: Development of a detailed design
C: Development of a detailed design
D: Testing and evaluation
D: Testing and evaluation
E: Commercial production
E: Commercial production
F: Marketing strategies
F: Marketing strategies
Schedule for BHA students
Schedule for BHA students
Your work on the IA is scheduled to start at the end of year 1 of the Diploma (Grade 11) and to finish halfway through year 2 (Grade 12).
Review the schedule below for your cohort: