Design &Technology GCSE
Resistant Materials
About the course
Resistant Materials A working knowledge of woods, metals, plastics and composite materials will be taught through a series of mini projects in year 10, with the aim of equipping the pupils with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete a personal project at the end of year 10 through to year 11. Graphic Products Through this course the pupils will be encouraged to learn through images to use, understand and apply colour and design to develop spatial concepts, and to understand graphic materials and their manipulation. In year 10 the pupils will undertake a series of mini projects to equip them with the skills needed for their personal project in year 11. Food Technology This course encourages pupils to design and make creative products with food. Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding whilst completing short focused practical tasks during year 10. This will equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake a design and make project during years 10 and 11. In all of the above options the pupils will be assessed over two units.
How it will be assessed Unit 1 - written examination (two sections:design and knowledge based) externally marked. 40% of final mark. Unit 2 - design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks. Marked internally and sent to the examining board for moderation.
What it prepares you for While studying Design Technology you will learn to think creatively and become problem solvers as individuals and members of a team, qualities highly valued by employers. Success at GCSE enables you to progress to A level Product Design or BTEC Engineering courses.
Graphic Products
Food Technology
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep. Scott Adams Creator of “Dilbert� comic strip
Design & Technology GCSE
At GCSE we offer three different courses. All are designed and delivered to encourage pupils to design and make products with creativity and originality.