Year 7
During year 7 and 8 students rotate on a 6 part carousel system spending approximately 6 weeks on each unit
Electronics / Textiles / Resistant Materials / Food / Graphics / CADCAM
Steady Hand Game / Apron / Reminder
Pencil case / Hygiene and safety
Rock buns
Apple/rhubarb crumble
Leek and potato soup
Top tasty tart
Spaghetti bolognaise / Monster box
Pin badge / Sticker
Key fob
Maze game
Year 8
Electronics / Textiles / Resistant Materials / Food / Graphics / CADCAM
Amplifier / Decorated bag / Picture frame / Chicken curry
Carrot and lentil soup
Chilli chicken couscous
Herby meatballs
Spring Rolls / Photo frame with packaging / Standing ornament
Clock in a box
Year 9
Students opt for one of the 5 Technology specialisms and have one double lesson per week
Electronics / Textiles / Resistant Materials / Food / Graphics
Latching alarm
Microcontroller maze
Moodlight / Surface decoration
Bootees
PJ’s
Cushion
Felt monster
Banner / Monster money box
Slide lid box
Christmas ornament
Wildlife unit
Keepsake unit
Clock
Sign / Cake making techniques
Cupcake challenge
Christmas cake
Cook chill
Pastry
Best of British
Bake off challenge
Free choice / Drawing techniques
Corporate identity
Music promotion
Designer mug
Pop up
Scent bottle and promotion
Key Stage FourDesign and Technology
GCSE Graphic Products (current Y11 only) Exam board: AQA
GCSE Graphic Products is a dynamic course which offers a practical approach that encourages students to design and make products with creativity and originality in a variety of practical activities, using a range of graphic and modelling materials and new technologies.
Controlled Assessment / Written examination
A single design and make project in response to a given theme supported by a design portfolio
Internally assessed, externally moderated by AQA
60% of total GCSE / A written examination testing the full content of the specification.
2 hours
Externally assessed
40% of total GCSE
GCSE Textiles (current Y11 only) Exam board: AQA
The GCSE Textiles course is designed to demonstrate creativity and individuality within the making of textiles products. The students will learn lots of exciting new decorative and construction processes throughout the 2 year course. The aim is to manufacturehigh quality products for a specific client with a design folio showing support work and developed materials.
Controlled Assessment / Written examination
A single design and make project in response to a given theme supported by a design portfolio
Internally assessed, externally moderated by AQA
60% of total GCSE / A written examination testing the full content of the specification.
2 hours
Externally assessed
40% of total GCSE
GCSE Resistant Materials (current Y11 only) Exam board: AQA
GCSE Resistant Materials helps students develop the ability to design and make products with creativity and originality, using a range of materials and techniques. This courseallows students to develop their knowledge of woods, metals, plastics and composite materials alongside the use of new technologies.
Controlled Assessment / Written examination
A single design and make project in response to a given theme supported by a design portfolio
Internally assessed, externally moderated by AQA
60% of total GCSE / A written examination testing the full content of the specification.
2 hours
Externally assessed
40% of total GCSE
Key Stage Four
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, Exam board: AQA
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. This course focuses on nurturing practical cookery skills to give students a strong understanding of nutrition.
Non Exam Assessment (NEA) / Written Examination
Task 1: Food investigation (30 marks)
Students' understanding of the working characteristics, functional and chemical properties of ingredients.
Task 2: Food preparation assessment (70 marks)
Students will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes within a single period of no more than three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved.
Internally assessed
50% of total GCSE / Theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition.
Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
100 marks, externally assessed
50% of total GCSE
Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality and Catering, Exam board: Eduqas
The Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality and Catering has been designed to support students who want to learn about this vocational sector and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study. It will provide learners with a core depth of knowledge and a range of specialist and general skills that will support their progression to further learning and employment.
Unit 1 / Unit 2
The Hospitality and Catering Industry
On screen, e-assessment. Short and extended answer questions based around applied situations. Learners will be required to use stimulus material presented in different formats to respond to questions.
90 minutes
90 marks, externally assessed
40% of total award / Hospitality and Catering in Action
Learners apply their learning to safely prepare, cook and present nutritional dishes.
Controlled assessment
Internally assessed
60% of total award
GCSE Graphic Communication, Exam board: AQA
GCSE Graphic Communication is a dynamiccourse which allows students to design primarily visual material to convey information, ideas, meaning and emotions in response to a given or self-defined brief. They may work in a variety of areas including communication graphics, design for print, advertising and branding, illustration, package design and typography.
Component 1 / Component 2
A portfolio of evidence which must include a sustained project showcasing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of outcomes and a selection of further work undertaken during the course.
No time limit, 96 marks
Internally assessed, moderated by AQA
60% of total GCSE / Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives.
Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time, 96 marks
Internally assessed, moderated by AQA
40% of total GCSE
GCSE Textile Design, Exam board: AQA
GCSE Textile design encourages students to create designs and products for woven, knitted, stitched, printed or decorative textiles that may have a functional or non-functional purpose. They may work in one or more of the following areas: art textiles, fashion design and illustration, costume design, printed and dyed textiles, surface pattern, stitched and/or embellished textiles.
Component 1 / Component 2
A portfolio of evidence which must include a sustained project showcasing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of outcomes and a selection of further work undertaken during the course.
No time limit, 96 marks
Internally assessed, moderated by AQA
60% of total GCSE / Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives.
Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time, 96 marks
Internally assessed, moderated by AQA
40% of total GCSE
GCSE Design and Technology: Materials,Exam board: Eduqas
The GCSE in Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity for students to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products using natural and manufactured timber. Through studying this courselearners will be prepared to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world; and be aware of, and learn from, wider influences on design and technology.
Component 1 / Component 2
Design and Technology in the 21st Century
Written examination: 2 hours
100 marks, externally assessed
50% of qualification / Design and make task
NEA: approximately 35 hours
100 marks, internally assessed
50% of qualification
GCSE Design and Technology: Electronics,Exam board: Eduqas
The GCSE in Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity for students to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products using electronic systems, programmable components & mechanical devices. Through studying this course learners will be prepared to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world; and be aware of, and learn from, wider influences on design and technology.
Component 1 / Component 2
Design and Technology in the 21st Century
Written examination: 2 hours
100 marks, externally assessed
50% of qualification / Design and make task
NEA: approximately 35 hours
100 marks, internally assessed
50% of qualification
Subject Name: Design and Technology.
The Design and Technologyfaculty aims to:
- develop creative, technical and practical expertise
- build and apply knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products
- evaluate and test ideas and products and the work of others
Key Stage Three:
Aims: to build confidence and competence in a range of designing and making skills whilst producing a series of manufactured outcomes. During year 7 and 8 students rotate on a 6 part carousel system spending approximately 6 weeks on each unit in Electronics, Textiles, Resistant Materials, Food, Graphics and CADCAM.
Students opt for one of the 5 Technology specialisms at the end of Year 8 and then study this for one double lesson per week in Year 9.
Key Stage Four:
Current Year 11 students follow:
AQA: GCSE Graphic Products, GCSE Resistant Materials, GCSE Textiles, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
WJEC: Level 1 / 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering
Current Year 10 students follow:
AQA: GCSE Graphic Communication, GCSE Textile Design, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
Eduqas: GCSE Design and Technology Materials, GCSE Design and Technology Electronics
WJEC: Level 1 / 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering
Post 16:
Students follow L3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Art and Design (Graphics or Fashion specialisms), Pearson
For further information about the Design and Technologycurriculum please contact:
Name: Mr T Burt
Email:
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