Graphic Products Options Presentation - Hardenhuish School

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A High Performing Specialist Academy
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A High Performing Specialist Academy
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A High Performing Specialist Academy
Design and Technology
GCSE Graphics Products
What’s it all about?

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A High Performing Specialist Academy

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A High Performing Specialist Academy
WJEC Assessment
Unit 1 2 hour Written Paper 40%
Unit 2 Design and Make Task 60%
(Controlled Assessment)

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A High Performing Specialist Academy
Unit 1 Written Exam Paper 40%
You are given pre-release material and tested on knowledge in the
following areas:
• Product Analysis
• Sustainability of design
• Famous Graphic designers
• The Design Process
• Manufacturing Processes
• Materials & Components
• Tools, Equipment & Machinery
• ICT, Systems & Processes
Externally assessed

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A High Performing Specialist Academy
Unit 2 Controlled Assessment 60%
You select a single design-and-make activity from a choice
of 3 topics set by WJEC, consisting of Corporate Identity,
Promotion or Packaging. The design workbook is 15 pages
of A3 paper. This is all done in school, but preparation for
it can be done out of school.
You will spend approximately 30 hours on this activity.
Internally assessed

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Design, Creativity and Inspiration
You will present your work in sketchbooks
and A3 format in Year 10. You are
encouraged to explore ideas creatively
through drawing and card modelling.

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You are given the opportunity for
independent learning
in a fabulous design environment, with full access to a
range of modern resources and equipment.
You continue to develop important life skills such as
creative thinking, problem solving, teamwork, planning
and project management.

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A future career in
design?
You can continue with your
interest in DT at Hardenhuish
by studying A Level Product
Design, which can lead to a
university education and
career in Advertising,
Architecture, Graphic Design,
Interior Design, Marketing,
Product Design, Theatre
Design…

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A High Performing Specialist Academy
What do Year 10 and Year 11 pupils enjoy
about Graphic Products?
“You get to make things”
“You design products that you have created”
“You get to use lots of tools and equipment”
“It’s fun!”
“You use lots of CADCAM processes”
“It’s different to other subjects”
“I love doing practical work and being in a workshop”
“You get to manage your project, which is 60% of your GCSE”
“You learn new skills”

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A High Performing Specialist Academy
If you are interested in taking GCSE Graphic
Products we look forward to teaching you in
September.