CICT Mr Ovia

Design & Technology

Aims and Objectives

Design and 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.

Exam Board: OCR

Web link: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/gcse-design-and-technology-j310-from-2017 Course Code: J310

Week/ Term Task Description

Enterprise Project

Working in teams, are asked to consider the whole process of design, from initial ideas to manufacturing and budgets to marketing and branding.

Autumn

Mechanical Systems

Introduction to Mechanical Systems: Types of Motion • Linear • Reciprocating • Rotary • Oscillating Gearing systems • Spur • Crown • Bevel • Worm • Rack and Pinion CAMs and Followers • Cylinder cam • Pear cam • Snail cam • Flat Follower • Roller Follower • Point Follower Levers and Linkages • Type 1,2 and 3 levers • Reverse Linkage Pupils learn about the different mechanical systems, where the systems are applied and can apply mathematical principles to calculate gear ratios, loci and moments.

Pupils should be able to

Students develop an understanding of formulating and working to solve a design problem through their participation in the Design Museum’s Design Ventura competition.

Students gain an understanding of upcycling and the economics of working as an entrepreneur.