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Key Stage 4

Students choose to study this subject at Key Stage 4 because they…

  • Enjoy being creative
  • are an independent learner
  • can identify and solve problems
  • can communicate thoughts clearly
  • can present your ideas accurately
  • are interested in how things are made and how they work

What will students study?

In Years 10 and 11 students will study:

  • Persentation of original work on A3 paper
  • How materials work and their uses
  • Products, their design and manufacturing processes
  • Practical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Designers and different design movements

Course structure

In Year 10 students will complete a number of short projects focusing on skills all leading to a practical outcome. The projects will be Wooden Photo Album, Exotic Salad Servers and Pewter Jewellery and Packaging.

  • As Product Design has no limitations on material students will work with a wide range of materials
  • For each topic students will have to experiment, research, design, make and explain
  • Students will need to work in your their time because deadlines MUST be met and all work will have to be effectively presented
  • Students will be encouraged to use Information and Communication Technology where appropriate

In Year 11 the project will be focusing on recycling materials.

Homework

  • AQA –student books to be completed
  • A3 folderwork to support project work

Assessment

Pupils will be following the AQA GCSE full course in Design and Technology – Product Design.

In Year 10 students are graded according to the AQA assessment criteria for 3 main projects and sit a mock examination. The course content will be National Curriculum based and will involve coursework (60%) and a final examination (40%).

Support Information

If you have any questions please speak to Ms McKettrick (Head of Department), Mr Hillier, Ms Mann (Technician) or Year 10 students for a student perspective. Please also see the following websites:

 
 
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