The GCSE in Design and Technology enables students to understand and apply iterative design processes through which they explore, create and evaluate a range of outcomes. The qualification enables students to use creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes (together with evidence of modelling to develop and prove product concept and function) that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. It gives students opportunities to apply knowledge from other disciplines, including mathematics, science, art and design, computing and the humanities.
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Practical Work:
Year 10
| Year 10 Half Term | Topics to be covered | Home Learning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New and emerging technologies Design Strategies Communication of design ideas Energy generation and storage Systems approach to designing Mechanical devices 3.1.5 Developments in new materials Materials and their working properties Example NEA style project – Project 1 MP3 docking station/storage. Introducing the idea of iterative thinking Selection of materials or components Using and working with materials Communication of ideas | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 2 | Ecological and social footprint Design Strategies Communication of ideas Ecological and social footprint Using and working with materials Sources and origins Stock forms types and sizes Communication of ideas Scales of production Investigation, primary and secondary data Communication of ideas Specialist techniques and processes Material Management | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 3 | Specialist techniques and processes Material management Tolerances Surface treatments and finishes Forces and stresses Example NEA style project – Project 2 (lighting). Building iteration into a project in preparation for the NEA. The work of others Design strategies Communication of design ideas | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 4 | Investigation, primary and secondary data Design strategies Communication of design ideas Investigation, primary and secondary data Prototype development Selection of materials and components Tolerances Material management Specialist tools and equipment Specialist techniques and processes Using and working with materials Specialist techniques and processes Specialist tools and equipment Using and working with materials Specialist techniques and processes Surface treatments and finishes | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 5 | Using and working with materials Scales of production Specialist techniques and processes Batch/Mass/ JIT Production Students discuss the benefits of these commercial processes in terms of mass of batch production. | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 6 | NEA Contexual Analysis – 1st June Research and | NEA Research Task NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
Year 11
| Year 11 Half Term | Topics to be covered | Home Learning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEA – Self Directed | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 2 | NEA - Self Directed | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 3 | NEA Mock Exam Preparation Mock Exam | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 4 | Revision | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
| 5 | Revision Final Exam | Exam Question Booklets NEA Research Questions & Revision Tests through Google Classroom |
