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Leaving Certificate Construction Studies

Project Folder Format2010-2011



PROJECT FOLIO CHAPTERS1. Project Planning

2. Research & Investigation

3. Design of Artefact

4. Realisation – Manufacture of Project

5. Experimental Work

6. Evaluation

Remember everything you do even a simple sketch will all be included

in the back of the folder. All this shows incremental design progress

throughout your project. You should also have 1-2 sheets showing like a

diary of events from start to finish.

Finally if I feel that you are not putting enough effort into your

project and that this threatens our final date schedule I will contact

your parents/guardians on this issue. I will not allow any student

to compromise our finish date as a class due to lack of effort.

The above is not a specified format for the folder but if follow thisformat it will keep you focused throughout the project.



Chapter 1- Project PlanningThis chapter will outline your aims and objectives for your

project. It can be broken down into the following subheadings

Introduction to project –Your own brief for the development

of the project.

Aims & Objectives for the project

–Your grade aim and your

interest in this area.

Time Management Strategy- Gantt or similar charts for your

time planning (Microsoft project)



Chapter 2- Research & InvestigationInventors/designers do not come up with final ideas/solutions overnight. The

process can be a long drawn out one but it must be recorded to show that

this is your idea. You do not want an examiner correcting your projectthinking that this idea is not the students work and has being directly copied .

This is a record of your work.

• Analysis of Project –Development of brief, information,/knowledge required

to complete the project.• Theoretical investigation of project area – Research of the topic relating to

your project.

• Key findings drawn from project – Evaluation of research, distillation ofinformation gathered.

• Research sources include –Internet, Builders, Woodwork book, Dept ofagriculture, Construction book, roofers, building providers, co. Council orlocal history club, books etc.

• Write away to companies-Proof of this will impress anyone correcting yourproject



How will I present this information??• Extract – from a magazine. Web etc,

• Photos

• Diagrams

• Notes etc..

Always

• Interrogate information gathered- get a 2nd source

• Reference your source at all times if it is not your own work.

•Draw conclusions from your findings...

Chapter 2- Research & Investigation



This chapter should record the development of your project from initial ideas

to final solution.

• Design ideas for artefact – A progression of ideas to your final idea and

then to your final design

•

Working drawings –

To scale using t-square or CAD.• Cutting list – List of materials required. If not available in school, state

where you sourced them

• Models/ mock ups, templates, Jigs, Marking out boards- Keep these

and take photos of them

Chapter 3- Design of Artefact



Chapter 4 - Realisation

This is a step by step guide of the manufacture, almost like a diary ofevents.

YOU SHOULD HAVE NOTES, SKETCHES, PHOTOS & DRAWINGS

• Preparation of materials- What needed to be done to make

components.

•Marking out

–Use of templates etc

• Processing of parts- jointing methods, skills used ,tools used etc.

• Assembly – Gluing etc

• Finishing- Preparation of surfaces, spraying, varnish etc..

• Modifications – Record all changes and explain.



Chapter 5 – Experimental Work

•

You must submit three experiments that you undertook duringcoursework. It should where possible be related to your project area.

The following are some ideas..

• Testing jointing methods e.g. Mortise and tenon versus dowel joints

• Test on moisture content of wood

• Test quality of finishes e.g. Varnish versus lacquer etc..

• Test on strength of structures – test roof members eg. Without purlin

how will roof react will it bend??

• Bending strengths of wood

•

Different glues used for joints etc..• Strength of concrete..

• Treatment of wood.



You should give a personal account of your learning experience gainedfrom the project. This should include:

• Critical Appraisal of Project- Analyse your plans – did it turn out

as I thought?

• What would I do different if I was to do it again??

• Did I finish on time- How could I have done it quicker??

• Would I have used different materials eg chipboard instead of MDF

etc..

• Would I have done things different eg used a different joint method,

different glue etc.

Chapter 6- Evaluation of Project

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