Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: Graphic Products
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 knowledge of and skill in the use of ICT, CAD, CAM and associated design and make activities
To help students to develop their understanding of graphic products through projects which examine
corporate identity, advertising, architectural modelling and packaging.
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
Course followed: Design and Technology Product Design: Graphic Products.
Examination Board: Edexcel
CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
AS level
Unit
1
6GR01
2
6GR02
Title & Overview
Coursework 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
54