design technology
The teaching of Design and Technology is compulsory up to the end of Year 9 and then optional for students who wish to study the subject to GCSE.
During Key Stage 3, students progress through a series of units, developing graphical and practical skills, using a range of media and material types. In year seven pupils develop basic skills across a range of design disciplines. During Year 8 and into Year 9 pupils will start to work much more creatively and apply their new knowledge and understanding to design original products with a greater degree of quality.
Areas of study include structures, mechanisms, systems and energy, as well as technical drawing and presentation skills.
From September 2009 greater emphasis will be placed on the role of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing). A recent substantial investment in this area is already affording new and exciting opportunities for our students, including the opportunity apply ‘real world’ engineering practices and skills.
At Key Stage 4 the subject becomes optional. At present we offer GCSE Design and Technology – Graphic Products.
Year 10 involves the students studying a range of short design tasks as they acquire new graphic design skills and further their proficiency with CAD and CAM.
During Year 11 students will undertake one major design and make task to a brief set by the exam board. This accounts for 60% of their final grade, the remaining 40% being examined.
Students have the option of continuing their studies in the Sixth Form, by studying A-level 3d Product Design.
Design & Technology : examination courses
GCSE
AQA Design & Technology (Graphic Products) course code 4550
| GCSE Assessment : | Coursework 60% |
| Exam 40% (2hr written paper) |
GCE
AQA Design & Technology : Product Design (3d Design) course code 2550
Assessment:
| Year 12 AS | Unit 1 50% of AS (2hr written paper) |
| Year 12 AS | Unit 2 50% of AS coursework project |
| Year 13 A2 | Unit 3 25% of total A level (2hr written paper) |
| Year 13 A2 | Unit 4 25% of total A level coursework project |
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