GCSE Design and Technology
What Will I Study?
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All students will be required to study an aspect of this broad curriculum area throughout Key Stage 4.
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Students will be able to pursue their natural strengths and interests by selecting one of the following full GCSE courses:-
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Design and Technology: Resistant Materials (Workshop)
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Design and Technology: Food
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Systems and Control (Electronic and Mechanical Shapes)
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Design and Technology - Textiles
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To do well you need to:
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Identify opportunities for developing design ideas
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Research and analyse problem situations
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Develop and record ideas on paper and in 3D modelling
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Investigate and combine materials, components and or ingredients to produce a desired outcome with precision.
How Will I Be Assessed?
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Students will be required to produce for assessment a single design and make project which includes a practical solution to a problem (40%) and a supporting design folder (20%).
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Coursework 60%
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Terminal Exmination 40%
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The examination will test aspects of designing and making as follows:-
Higher (Grades A* - D) |
2hrs |
Resistant Materials |
Foundation (Grades C - G) |
2hrs |
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Higher (Grades A*-D) |
2 x 1 ¼ hrs |
Food & Systems & Control |
Foundation |
2 x 1 hr |
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Higher (Grades A*-D) |
2 x 1 ¼ hrs |
Textiles |
Foundation |
2 x 1 hr |
What Can It Lead To?
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A broad range of individual practical skills plus the ability to problem solve through design activity can compliment many career opportunities which may include the following:-
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Motor Vehicle Technicians
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Food Technologists
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Mechanical Crafts persons
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Electrical contracting/engineering.
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Design based careers
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Food product development
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Catering
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Textile industry
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Useful Web Links
Technology Section On School Website
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