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Why choose this subject?
Why choose this subject?
GCSE Design and Technology will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on design and technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Students will get the opportunity to work creatively when designing, making and applying technical and practical expertise.
This GCSE allows students to study core technical and designing; making principles, including a broad range of design processes; materials, techniques and equipment. You will also have the opportunity to study specialist technical principles in greater depth.
What will the course cover?
What will the course cover?
Mechanisms
Fabricating
Plastics
Carpentry
CAD/CAM and graphical presentation
Industrial production
Environmental awareness
Control circuits
Team building
Problem solving
Logical thinking
Production planning
Practical construction skills
Consumer awareness
Health and safety
Product analysis
Industry and enterprise
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
Coursework involves a 20 page A3 folio and a practical piece for assessment. This project will begin in the summer term of year 10 and run through until March/April of the final year.
50% Controlled Assessment: based on a design and make task. Practical application of:
50% Controlled Assessment: based on a design and make task. Practical application of:
Core technical principles
Specialist technical principles
Designing and making principles
CH NEA final.pptx50% Exam: 2hrs
50% Exam: 2hrs
Section A - Core technical principles (20 marks): A mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding.
Section B – Specialist technical principles (30 marks): Several short answer questions (2–5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in depth knowledge of technical principles.
Section C – Designing and making principles (50 marks): A mixture of short answer and extended response questions.
GCSE Resistant Materials CWRK sample.pptxWhat can this course lead on to?
What can this course lead on to?
Students can take college courses such as; graphical design, product design, interior design, architectural design.
They can also take apprenticeships in trades including fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, electrician, building and mechanics, engineering, architectural engineer.
Who to contact if you need more information
Who to contact if you need more information
Mr Hill, Subject Leader of Technology
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