Key Stage 4 Design & Technology
There are two courses in this curriculum area - Electronic Products and Product Design.
Curriculum Content
Design & Technology - Electronic Products
Pupils should be able to integrate their knowledge of materials and processes in wood, metal, plastics, textiles and electronics to produce working solutions to problems of an electronic nature.
It covers designing skills, making skills, knowledge & understanding, materials & components, products & applications, quality and electronics.
What do you want to do?
I’d like to be an Engineer, learn more about components and electrical systems for personal interest or to support a career.
Design & Technology – Product Design
Product design is an exciting new course which combines prototyping, model making and visual communication, allowing pupils to work in one or a combination of materials (paper, card, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics). The emphasis is on problem solving, invention and creativity. Pupils will produce a supporting folder which includes Sketching, Enhancement, pictorial drawing, working drawing, computer graphics, information drawing, nets and CAD/CAM.
What do you want to do?
I’d like to be a Designer, work in the design industry, learn more about how to develop creative design solutions for personal interest or to support a career in a creative job.
Resources
These include well-equipped multi-functional workshops. There are computer areas attached to the workshops and access to the school computer network system is available. There are sets of textbooks as well as numerous reference books. These resources are enhanced with to the use of a number of computer facilities including a computer aided manufacturing machines.
Skills and Knowledge
Pupils will follow a programme of study laid down by the National Curriculum. This involves the designing and making skills, and the knowledge and understanding required to design and make quality products. Pupils will also learn valuable CAD/CAM skills.
Assessment
Pupils' performance will be judged according to the National Curriculum grade descriptors. Pupils are entered for the AQA examinations and the scheme of assessment comprises:
a. Written paper 40%
b. Coursework project 60% - 40 hours