DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DESIGN (RESISTANT MATERIALS)

Exam Board                                AQA

Teacher I/C of Subject              Mr A.Jelf

Method of Assessment            Written Examination         40% (1 exam)
                                                   Coursework                        60% (1 Project)

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

There are two methods of assessment in the course, a formal examination and controlled assessment.

The controlled assessment (coursework) will be a major design and make project using a design brief supplied by the exam board. The project will consist of research and investigation, design and development, prototype modelling and manufacture, testing and evaluation of a practical piece. This accounts for 60% of the final GCSE mark.

The examination will take place at the end of the course and accounts for 40% of the final GCSE mark.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides opportunities to design, show creativity, innovation and imagination to realise design ideas using a range of resistant materials (woods, metals, plastics)

Aspects covered within course:

Creative and innovative designing

Modelling and Design Development

Manufacturing and prototype testing

Developing skills in manufacturing using woods, metals and plastics

Investigating Sustainability in Design

RANGE OF ACTIVITIES

The course will consist of a range of focussed practical tasks at the beginning of year 10.

These will include developing design skills, modelling and evaluating skills, and working in wood, metals and plastics to gain a wide range of practical skills.

These tasks are designed to prepare pupils with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the required assessments.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE PRODUCT DESIGN (RESISTANT MATERIALS)?

The course benefits those who have an interest to go into Product Design, Industrial Design, Design Engineer type professional careers. It gives you excellent design and communication skills, practical skills working with a wide variety of materials, would show that you are a good problem-solver, and aware of the ever-changing technological world around you.