Unit: Speak 3D, crit C

Criteria C, Creating the solution

Part 1. Construct a detailed and logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution.

During this criteria your role switches from designer to prototype-developer. You need to turn your final design into a 3D prototype. It is the time to finalize your software choice: what is the best tool (software) out there to create/model your 3D product?

There are different ways to create process charts but I am going to recommend you to use a Gantt chart. I already created this chart for you with the 12 classes for criteria C.

To fill in this chart you can indicate when to do the job (in red) and indicate in green when you have already completed the task.

Like it shows here:

These are some questions (found here) that you can think about when making your chart.

• Does your plan contain a sequence of logical steps?
• Is the use of resources explained clearly?
• Have you made sure you have enough time to complete your product?
• Have you given time for practising or learning a new skill?
• Have you allowed extra time in case something goes wrong?
• Have you considered alternative ways of creating the solution?
• Have you planned for testing at appropriate times in the manufacturing process?

Part 2. Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution

You have been able to create a digital prototype of your 3D product choosing the tool (software) that best fits your needs. Here you have a selection of some of the most powerful software available for free. However try to be time-effective and choose only one.

Part 3. Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended.

The important thing is that you end up presenting a prototype that follows the plan and functions as intended. If the final product matches the final sketch (B3) and no changes were made, you will demonstrate that the planning process was sufficient.

Part 4. Justify changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

However if you needed to make some changes, you need to justify them.

Part 5. Present the solution as a whole.

One of the most important parts of this criteria is how you present your 3D prototype and process to your client in order to sell it.

In order to do that I will introduce you to how presentations are done professionally not only focusing on the final product but also documenting your process. You will need to present it to the rest of the class.

You can find here the overall schedule for the unit.