Intermediate
60 mins
Teacher/Student led
+95 XP
Pupils work on their own device

Unit 1 Recap and Design Critique Workshop

Today you will work with a partner to critique your rough VET sketch using a structured Works Change Question approach. You will bank an updated sketch and confirm a solid concept before starting to build in software.

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    1 - Introduction ~5 mins

    Today you will

    • show your VET sketch to a partner and get feedback
    • make one change and save a new version of your sketch, called v2
    • say your VET idea in one sentence

    Illustration for IntroductionNo sketch yet? Fill in a quick slip from your teacher. Upload a photo of it to {{code:sm2}} as {{code:sm2_vet_sketch_v1}}.

    Warm-up

    What is your topic, who is your audience, and what one thing should they remember?

    2 - Key Concepts ~5 mins

    Good feedback has three lines.

    • Works: one thing that already helps the examiner.
    • Change: one clear fix, using a design word.
    • Question: one thing you still need to check.

    Design words you can use are contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity, purpose, audience and accessibility.

    Example: Jamie's phone-case pitch

    • Works: The purpose is clear in one line.
    • Change: The middle sections all look the same, so nothing leads the eye.
    • Question: Will the text be readable from the back of the room?

    3 - Step-by-step Task ~17 mins

    You will make a notes file, then swap sketches with a partner. Follow the steps in the box below.

    Copy these six lines into your notes file.

    Name and project title:

    Partner name:

    Works: The purpose is clear because…

    Change: Proximity / contrast / audience would improve if…

    Question: Will the examiner understand…?

    My decision after feedback: I will change… / I will keep… because…

    When your partner gives you feedback, type what they say under each line.

    4 - Common Issues ~3 mins

    Common issues

    • I can't find my sketch. Look in {{code:sm2}}. If it's only on paper, take a photo and upload it now.
    • My partner only says "it looks grand". Ask them, "What is one thing you would change for the examiner?"
    • I disagree with the feedback. That's fine. Keep what you can explain, but change at least one thing.

    5 - Update Sketch and Set Up Reflection ~8 mins

    You will make one change to your sketch and save it as a new version. Follow the steps in the box below.

    Keep the real photo ending, which is usually {{code:.jpg}}. Don't change it to {{code:.png}}.

    If you have time after that, set up your reflection page with these four headings.

    Design principles I can name

    Purpose and audience

    Accessibility or universal design

    VET concept readiness

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