Materials Technology (Wood)
Junior Certificate Project
Project Portfolio
Present the Project Portfolio in a neat folder.
The cover of the folder should have a picture of the completed project on it.
All diagrams (with the exception of the working drawing) are free hand, in pencil &
have some colour.
If you have trouble with freehand sketching print picture and ideas off internet abd
trace them out.
All diagrams, photographs & pictures (cut from magazines, scanned-in pictures,
clipart, and pictures from the Internet. etc.) must be accompanied by a label which
acknowledges your source e.g. website address, Argos catalogue, book/magazine
name.
Guidelines
 Use same format on all pages i.e.:
o page border,
o type of font
o
size
o colour of text
o headings,
o bullet points
 Include where ever possible labelled coloured freehand sketches (extra marks)
 Pages which include sketches should be first printed (with border, headings,
labels and any information) and then the sketches are done on it then or
traced on
Information in red is a guide for each section delete and put in your own
relevant information
Title page
Picture of finished project
Materials Technology Wood
Examination Number:
XXXXXX
Level:
Higher or Ordinary
Teacher:
Mr. J. Neary
Table of Contents
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Acknowledgments
Brief
Analysis of the Brief
Investigation/Research
Design Ideas/Possible Solutions
Final Solution
Stages of construction
Working Drawing
Materials List
Stages of construction
Evaluation
Acknowledgments
(a) Acknowledgments
I would like to thank…
Brief
Brief
 Insert the Department of Education Design Brief safe in your Portfolio.
Analysis of the
Brief
My Brief
Write out your brief (page 1)
Reason why you picked your project
Write out a paragraph explaining why you picked this brief and not the other 2
Spider chart
spider chart which picks out important words from brief (page 2)
Key Words
Write a definition about each important word explaining how it affects your project.
(page 3)
Analysis of the Brief
Write a paragraph under the following headings based on how they affect your
project (page 4 and 5)
a. Identify problem
b. Capacity / Size
c. Function / Requirements
d. Ergonomics (outline factors to consider how an item can best be
designed for comfort, efficiency, safety
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In total you should have between 6 and 10 statements beginning:
The artefact should be / do …… (page 6)
Investigation
/Research
International year of the forest
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Look up the internet and explain
o why it is the international year of the forests
o what is happening
o logo
o relevant information about it
Ideas / Inspiration / shapes / Proportion:
Look for suitable ideas for your project and advice about making your
project. You can do this by
i. Internet (pictures from google images)
ii. Catalogues or magazines (cut out or sketch)
iii. Interviews (ask people for advice)
iv. Contacting companies for information
v. Stores/shops visits (sketch or photograph)
1-2 pages
Method of Construction / Skills and Techniques
Sketch and explain the different methods of construction you could use to enhance
your project, e.g. pyrography, carving, marquetry, turning, shaping and woodwork
joints etc that could be used.
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Describe, with sketches and notes, at least 3 of the possible alternatives.
o pyrography
o carving
o Woodturning
o marquetry,
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Sketch and describe jointing methods that could be used for your project
o Screw and Plug
o Dowel Joints
3-7 pages
Materials to be used
Describe and compare at least 5 types of materials that could be used for each part
of your project. Examples include:
o Hardwood
o
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Ash
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Oak
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Cherry
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Beech
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Walnut
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Teak
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Mahogany
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Elm
Softwood
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o
Red Deal
Manufactured Board
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Mdf
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Plywood
o Plastics
o Metals
o
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Brass
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Aluminium
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Copper
Fabrics, Ceramics, etc
Briefly describe each type of material. Give a reason why each type would or would
not be suitable for your project
5-10 pages
Applied Finish
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Outline how you would prepare the surface to accept a finish
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Describe the applied finishes that could be used on your project and write a
note on each.
o varnish,
o wax,
o Danish oil,
o paint,
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4-8 pages
Sources of Information
Whenever you get information for your research you should include a source
Teachers
- Art, M.T. (Wood), M.T. (Metal), H.E. etc.
Parents and Family
- Friends/Classmates
Trades People
- DIY
Books / Magazine
- Art, Woodwork, Nature, Sport, Colouring Books etc.
Shops and Library
- Craft shops, Discount Stores, Furniture Store, Toyshops
Internet
- internet web address
Make sure that you write down the names of the people, books, magazines, and
websites etc. that you get your ideas from.
Design
Ideas/Possible
Solutions
(e) Design Ideas/Possible Solutions (10 marks)
{Ideal and possible solutions (idea sketching) set out in the brief can be
developed with small rough sketches. Lots of ideas (6 or more) can be tried
out until one is found that works }
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Describe at least six different designs for your project; these should include
your own drawn diagrams, diagrams from magazines, Internet or books etc.
o List the advantages and disadvantages of each.
o Include a brief description of how each is made (relate back to
Investigation and Research if required).
o Include jointing methods
o Include overall dimensions
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Describe at least three different alternatives to your theme (environment,
biodiversity, etc.) if this is relevant to your project.
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It must be clear from your Design Ideas how you developed your final solution
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All drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with colouring
pencils.
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Make a model from cardboard / foam
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Safety considerations
Design Ideas No 1
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Large sketch of possible solution
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drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with
colouring pencils.
Pros / advantages
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Cons / dis advantages
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Design Ideas No 2
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Large sketch of possible solution
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drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with
colouring pencils.
Pros / advantages
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Cons / dis advantages
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Design Ideas No 3
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Large sketch of possible solution
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drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with
colouring pencils.
Pros / advantages
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Cons / dis advantages
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Design Ideas No 4
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Large sketch of possible solution
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drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with
colouring pencils.
Pros / advantages
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Cons / dis advantages
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Design Ideas No 5
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Large sketch of possible solution
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drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with
colouring pencils.
Pros / advantages
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Cons / dis advantages
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Design Ideas No 6
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Large sketch of possible solution
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drawings are to be 3-D, freehand, in pencil and coloured in with
colouring pencils.
Pros / advantages
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Cons / dis advantages
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Final Solution
(f) Final Solution
Coloured 3-D freehand drawing of your project.
Include reason for your selection
Stages of
construction
(g) Stages of construction
Step by step procedure for the manufacture of your project
a. Marking out
b. Joint making
c. Procedure for carving, inlaying, turning etc.
d. Assembly
e. Finishing
use pictures taken or sketch plus add a short note explaining each step in making
your project
Working
Drawing/Sketches
(h) Working Drawing/Sketches (20* marks)
{These are neat, clear, well presented, fully-dimensioned drawings which
contain all the necessary information from which the artefact can be made}
Scale drawing in pencil, orthographic – Plan, Elevation & End View.
Materials / Cutting
List
(i) Materials / Cutting List
All materials required for the manufacture of project, including varnish, screws etc.
should be included in a table use example below as sample of layout.
Evaluation
(j) Evaluation (10 marks)
{This is an assessment of the finished article to see if it fulfils the
requirements of the brief, that is does what it was intended to so and perhaps
suggest areas that it could be improved upon}
Write a paragraph under each of the following headings
 Fitness for purpose
 Appearance
 Use of materials
 Modifications
 Time management
 Safety and stability
Does the final project satisfy the design brief and fulfil all the requirements of the
problem analysis?
Are you happy with the project? If so why? (3 points) If not, why?
If you were to do the project again what would you do differently?
Describe any difficulties you encountered.
What you could improve?
What have you learned from producing the project?