IA Criterion A:
New requirements for 2020
A1 naturally leads into A2, which leads to A3. Based on the research into the problem (A1), you would then propose a solution and outcome (A2). Your Design Specifications (A3) list and justify the aspects of your design
A1: Describes an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity
one A4 page or the equivalent,
approximately 200 words
A2: Design brief that identifies relevant parameters of the problem
one A4 page or the equivalent,
approximately 150 words
A3: Develops a design specification that justifies the requirements, based on the outcomes of the research
Three A4 page or the equivalent,
approximately 800 words
Rubric (2020)
1-3
The student:
identifies a problem
develops a simple brief that identifies few relevant parameters of the problem
develops a design specification that states the requirements, with no reference to the outcomes of the research.
4–6
The student:
identifies an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity
develops a brief that identifies some of the relevant parameters of the problem
develops a design specification that outlines the requirements with limited reference to the outcomes of the research.
7–9
The student:
describes an appropriate problem that leads to a design opportunity
develops a detailed brief that identifies the relevant parameters of the problem
develops a design specification that justifies the requirements, based on the outcomes of the research.