Design & Technology Aims and Objectives Design & Technology prepares pupils to participate in tomorrow’s rapidly changing technologies. They learn to think and intervene creatively to improve the quality of life. The subject calls for the pupils to become autonomous and creative problem-solvers, as individuals and as members of a team. They must look for needs, wants and opportunities and respond to them by developing a range of ideas and making products and systems. They combine practical skills with an understanding of aesthetics, social and environmental issues, function and industrial practices. As they do so, they reflect on and evaluate present and past design and technology, its uses and effects. Through Design and Technology, all pupils can become discriminating and informed users of products, and become innovators.
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OCR www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/gcse-design-and-technology-j310-from-2017/ J310
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Task
Description
Pupils should be able to
The iterative Design Challenge contexts will be released on 1 June each year. This component offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate understanding of and skills in iterative designing, in particular: NEA: Iterative Design Challenge Coursework Element
The interrelated nature of the processes used to identify needs and requirements (explore)
As an outcome of their challenge, learners will need to produce a chronological portfolio and one final prototype(s). Through the iterative processes of designing that learners draw on their wider knowledge and understanding of Design & Technology principles.
Creating solutions to meet those needs (create) Evaluating whether the needs have been met (evaluate).
Autumn
In the single lessons, each week pupils will expand their knowledge of the more general concepts of the subject
General Subject Theory
New and emerging technologies • Ethics • The environment • Product Enhancement • Industry and Enterprise • Lifestyles, culture and society
Pupils cover a wide variety of theory examining metal as a material and its manipulation and use. Pupils are able to apply their knowledge to answer questions about metals.
Energy generation and storage • Fossil fuels, nuclear, biofuel 2021 Page | 16
