THE EXAMINATION
- This includes the 3 support booklets with all the information need for the examination.
- The Q&A section with a few important questions answered.
UNDERSTANDING THE QUESTION
RESOURCE 1
Information for – All Questions
- Looks at how to unpick the questions and identifies what needs to be done for each, producing a checklist/specification for what each question must achieve.
RESOURCE 2
Information for – All Questions
- Unpicks the theme to ensure we understand the context of what we are doing, as well as giving background information which will help with the design process.
RESOURCE 3
Information for – All Questions
- Looks at all the questions and states what you need to design for each one.
RESOURCE 4
Information for – All Questions
- List of useful Woodland related websites from the most important national organisations, to ones which help you identify trees and wildlife.
QUESTION 2 – PACKAGING
RESOURCE 5
Information for – Question 2
- I found this interesting box, which would be ideal for Question 2, look at the structure as well as how the graphics are used to evoke the product.
RESOURCE 6
Information for – Question2
- I found another box which is different in design with regards to the lid, note that the base uses the same method as box 1.
RESOURCE 7
Information for – Question 2
- Another box which could be a possible solution, it uses the same base mechanism as the others, but the lid uses a different method of securing.
RESOURCE 8
Information for – Question 2
- This box, although similar to the others, uses a different lid system, which is the same at both ends of the box. Not the handle arrangement, which is like box 1.
RESOURCE 9
Information for – Question 2
- 2 Sheets with 6 possible nets, which are explained and are at industry standard.
RESOURCE 10
Information for – Question 2
- Details on the layout/development of a possible box as well as what information needs to go on and where.
RESOURCE 11
Information for – Question 2
- A sheet which looks at the technical aspect of the box, including possible lids, handles and security.
RESOURCE 12
Information for – Question 2
- A two page handout, showing how the boxes use a complex system in their bases to ensure strength, (called hand ‘crash base) but allows flexibility to enable the boxes to be stored flat, so saving space when not in use.
RESOURCE 13
Information for – Question 2
Boxes – Measurements of Contents
- List of items and their measurements and costs, with a suggestion for a few more possible items that could be included as well.
QUESTION 1 – POSTERS
RESOURCE 14
Information for – Question 1
- A collection of general woodland themed posters, as well as posters for a range of musical productions of ‘Into the Woods’
RESOURCE 15
Information for – Question 1
- Handout on posters, what they are for and includes some tips about what makes a good one.
THE THEME
RESOURCE 16
Information for – All Questions
- A series of pictures, taken this month, showing a range of textures and surfaces of a range of trees taken from the forests which have been visited.
RESOURCE 17
Information for – All Questions
Ancient Wood – Whomerley Wood, Stevenage
- A collection of photos from the ancient wood of Whomerley in Stevenage.
RESOURCE 18
Information for – All Questions
Ancient Wood – Abbots Grove, Stevenage
- Another old wood in the heart of Fairland Way Park, Stevenage.
RESOURCE 19
Information for – All Questions
- A day trip to a real, ancient forest; a forest on a massive scale, with loads of photos to help inspire.
RESOURCE 20
Information for – All Questions
- A day trip to a local park and stately home, which has created its own special woodland walk and offers some ideas for the theme ‘Secrets of the Wild Wood’.
GENERAL RESOURCE SHEETS
RESOURCE 21
Information for – All Questions
- A sheet with logos promoting the woodland theme for a variety of companies who have adopted the use of Woodland.
RESOURCE 22
Information for – All Questions
- A sheets to help you select colours, for both suitability and putting colours together and their associations to emotions and concepts (Remember, emotion charts are UK opinions only).
RESOURCE 23
Information for – All Questions
- A sheet that goes over the basic types of lettering and some of the associations attached to these typefaces.
RESOURCE 24
Information for – All Questions
Using Formal Elements in your work
- A sheet that goes through the main terms with regards to ‘Formal Elements’ you may need to use in your work.
UNDERSTANDING THE MARKING
RESOURCE 25
Information for – All Questions
- A3 Word document that reflects on what the mark scheme can mean.
Understanding the Mark Scheme PDF
- PDF version so you can print it off at home or school to reflect upon.
RESOURCE 26
Information for – All Questions
What Edexcel means by the Marking Bands
- An analysis of the additional guidance to teachers of what students have to do the achieve the examination band on the marking scheme.
RESOURCES 27
Information for – All Questions
- A sheet to guide you through the Evaluation process after you have finished.
