Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School

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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AS Unit CC2: examination (50% of AS marks, 25% of A2 marks) 1½ hours Unit CC4: examination (50% of AS marks, 25% of A2 marks) 1½ hours A2 Unit CC8: examination (25% of A2 marks) 2 hours Unit CC10: examination (25% of A2 marks) 2 hours APPROPRIATE SUBJECTS TO ACCOMPANY CLASSICAL CIVILISATION Classical Civilisation accompanies any subject. It complements English, history, politics, drama and Latin particularly well, but also offers a useful contrast to the sciences. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The breadth of the subject means that graduates find employment in a huge variety of careers, including law, journalism, accountancy, computing, teaching, librarianship, banking, commerce and museum work. For more information contact Mr A G McClure 51
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: Resistant Materials WHY STUDY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY? As we design we orientate ourselves towards the future. Without design & technology there would be no new or improved things, companies would have nothing to manufacture and productivity would end. Designers have great influence on the success of our future and the way we live. They respond to human needs and can bring about positive change in products systems and environments. AIMS OF THE COURSE To provide an opportunity for students to develop awareness in all design activity including sensitivity to aesthetic factors, refinement and accuracy in the choice of materials To improve students skill and knowledge in the use of ICT, CAD, CAM and associated design and make activities. To help students understand the properties and characteristics of a variety of materials To develop students expertise and skill within a workshop setting To help students to develop their analytical and critical skills To help students develop ideas imaginatively and creatively To build students’ confidence and ability when undertaking problem solving tasks. SKILLS NEEDED FOR AND DEVELOPED IN THE COURSE An interest in and enthusiasm for design over a broad spectrum; an ability to work both independently and as part of a design team; an ability to research topics in depth, analyse findings, make design decisions, be creative and innovative, generate a wide range of appropriate solutions and realise a final product. REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING THE COURSE A minimum of grade B in any GCSE Design & Technology subject <strong>Course</strong> followed: Design and Technology Product Design: Resistant Materials Examination Board: Edexcel AS level CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Unit 1 6RM01 2 6RM02 Title & Overview <strong>Course</strong>work unit: Portfolio of Creative Skills. In this unit students are given the opportunity to develop their creative, technical and practical skills. Students will produce one portfolio with three distinct sections which will demonstrate their creativity and flair when investigating, designing and manufacturing Examination Paper (1½ hours): Design and Technology in Practice. In this unit students will develop a knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used in the field of Design and Technology. Students will also learn about industrial and commercial practices. Total Mark Percentage weighting towards AS 90 60% 70 40% Assessment Internally assessed, externally moderated. Externally assessed 52
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R E G I BROMSGROVE SCHOOL The Sixth
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