Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School
Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School
Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School
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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: Resistant Materials<br />
WHY STUDY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY?<br />
As we design we orientate ourselves towards the future. Without design & technology there would be no new or<br />
improved things, companies would have nothing to manufacture and productivity would end. Designers have great<br />
influence on the success of our future and the way we live. They respond to human needs and can bring about positive<br />
change in products systems and environments.<br />
AIMS OF THE COURSE<br />
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To provide an opportunity for students to develop awareness in all design activity including sensitivity to<br />
aesthetic factors, refinement and accuracy in the choice of materials<br />
To improve students skill and knowledge in the use of ICT, CAD, CAM and associated design and make<br />
activities.<br />
To help students understand the properties and characteristics of a variety of materials<br />
To develop students expertise and skill within a workshop setting<br />
To help students to develop their analytical and critical skills<br />
To help students develop ideas imaginatively and creatively<br />
To build students’ confidence and ability when undertaking problem solving tasks.<br />
SKILLS NEEDED FOR AND DEVELOPED IN THE COURSE<br />
An interest in and enthusiasm for design over a broad spectrum; an ability to work both independently and as part of a<br />
design team; an ability to research topics in depth, analyse findings, make design decisions, be creative and innovative,<br />
generate a wide range of appropriate solutions and realise a final product.<br />
REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING THE COURSE<br />
A minimum of grade B in any GCSE Design & Technology subject<br />
<strong>Course</strong> followed: Design and Technology Product Design: Resistant Materials Examination Board: Edexcel<br />
AS level<br />
CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT<br />
Unit<br />
1<br />
6RM01<br />
2<br />
6RM02<br />
Title & Overview<br />
<strong>Course</strong>work unit: Portfolio of Creative Skills. In this unit<br />
students are given the opportunity to develop their creative,<br />
technical and practical skills. Students will produce one portfolio<br />
with three distinct sections which will demonstrate their creativity<br />
and flair when investigating, designing and manufacturing<br />
Examination Paper (1½ hours): Design and Technology in<br />
Practice. In this unit students will develop a knowledge and<br />
understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used<br />
in the field of Design and Technology. Students will also learn<br />
about industrial and commercial practices.<br />
Total<br />
Mark<br />
Percentage<br />
weighting<br />
towards AS<br />
90 60%<br />
70 40%<br />
Assessment<br />
Internally<br />
assessed,<br />
externally<br />
moderated.<br />
Externally<br />
assessed<br />
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