Design & Technology Mr Vincent

Metals

Spring

Application of principles

• Push Pull Linkage • Cranks Pulleys and Belts • Pulleys and flat belt • V Pulleys and belts

Introduction to Metals

Ferrous Metals • Iron, Steel & Stainless Steel Non-Ferrous Metals • Aluminium, copper and tin Alloys • Brass, pewter & tin/lead solder

Properties and Characteristics of Metals

• Density, strength, hardness, durability, strength to weight ratio, stiffness, elasticity, impact resistance, plasticity, corrosion resistance, thermal and electrical conductivity

Lifecycle of Metals

• Recycling and sustainability • Upcycling

Commonly Available Forms and Stock Components

• Length, sheet, reels, rods • Bolts, Rivets, Hinges, Screws 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.

Manufacturing in School

• Wastage Techniques: Sawing, drilling, sheering and turning • Addition techniques such as welding/brazing and riveting • Deforming and reforming: pressing, bending & casting

Industrial Manufacture

• CNC Milling, turning, sheet metal folding, pressing and stampings and die casting.

Bluetooth Speaker Pupils apply their understanding of metal manufacturing methods. They apply creative process to design the projection aspect of the task Practical competencies developed include: • Marking and Cutting techniques • External and Internal Thread cutting • Facing off and parallel turning • Using Shears to shape metals • Mould making and casting. • Use of guillotine • Metal rolling • Welding and metals.

Polymers Introduction to Polymers

Thermo polymers • PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PS, PP, ABS, Acrylic and TPE Thermosetting polymers • Silicone, Epoxy Resin and polyester resin

Properties and Characteristics of Polymers

• Density, strength, hardness, durability, strength to weight ratio, stiffness, elasticity, impact resistance, plasticity, corrosion resistance, thermal and electrical conductivity

Lifecycle of Polymers

• Recycling and sustainability • Upcycling • Eco-materials

Commonly available Forms and Stock Components

• Length, sheet, reels, rods, rolls • Caps, fasteners and bolts Pupils cover a wide variety of theory examining polymers as a material and its manipulation and use.

Pupils are able to apply their knowledge to answer questions about metals.

Summer

Control Systems 2 Application of principles Manufacturing in School

• Wastage Techniques: Sawing and drilling • Addition techniques such as adhesion and heat welding • Deforming and reforming: Moulding, vacuum forming and heat bending

Industrial Manufacture

• Compression Moulding, injection moulding, vacuum forming, rotational moulding, extrusion and blow moulding

Electromechanical product – Practical. Students are to examine the context of the over 65s and identify a need that they can solve with either a mechanical or electronic system. Analyse, Research and develop ideas for the over 65 contexts in order to solve a real-world problem. • Practical competencies developed include: • Use of microcontrollers, selection and use of Inputs and outputs. • Modelling and iterative modelling techniques. • CAD and CAM (often 3D Printing) manufacturing techniques.

Suggested further reading:

The Essential Engineer: Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems by Henry Petroski Sustainable Materials – With Both Eyes Open by Julian Allwood and Jonathan Cullen The Gecko's Foot: How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book by Peter Forbes Sustainable Energy – Without the Hot Air by David J.C. MacKay

Drama

Aims and Objectives

In Year 9 the aim of the Drama scheme of work is to provide pupils with a broad foundation for the GCSE Drama course: equipping pupils with a range of practical performance skills; building confidence and developing the imagination; encouraging the development of collaborative skills through ensemble work; introducing a knowledge of different production styles and theatrical genres; providing an introduction to a theatrical design, particularly in terms of lighting design and refining skills of robust explanation, analysis and evaluation in their responses to live theatre.

Term

Autumn Topic

Building confidence and key skills

Stagecraft – Theatre Spaces

Stagecraft – Introduction to Stage Lighting

Analysing Live Theatre: Digital recordings of “Small Island” or “Peter Pan”

Spring The Page to Stage Project

Summer Commedia Dell Arte

Description

Exercises and games designed to harness the group as a company Introduction to different types of theatre spaces – their challenges and opportunities with theory and practical work

Lighting Workshops

Pre and post show practical and discussion work. • Refine skills of observation, analysis and evaluation and appreciate the choices made by theatre makers in order to create meaning • Apply theoretical lighting knowledge to practice: their own designs/ those of others • Draw a ground plan • Appreciate theatrical techniques and devices such as fourth wall, multi role, multiple use of props, cyclorama

Pupils form theatre companies, becoming performers or designers/technicians and interpret, rehearse and stage their own mini production of an extract from s Shakespeare play. • Recognise the difference between play and production • Develop interpretive skills: asking questions and making clear choices • Recognise the need for precision in conveying clear meaning to an audience. • Develop performance and design skills • Collaborate effectively

Practical workshops with the Commedia Dell Arte masks –exercises and work on group scenarios • Appreciate the influence of Commedia Dell Arte on comedy

Pupils should be able to

• Develop physical control and confidence • Work in an ensemble • Be centred/own a space Understand the ways in which space, performer and audience interact to create meaning. Understand the effects that can be created by choice of lantern; angle; colour; shape; intensity; animation; transition

Revision for internal exams

The skills of Improvisation Or Work on Monologues Or A Devising Project Improvisation exercises and games Or a series of workshops on exploring and rehearsing a script Or A series of lessons exploring physical and ensemble skills

Suggested further reading and watching:

All About Theatre – National Theatre (Walker books) Peter Pan by JM Barrie A Small Island by Andrea Levy Episodes of Fawlty Towers Theatre – e.g. at The National Theatre, The Unicorn Theatre, The Globe Theatre • Understand the need for clear, bold physical choices • Develop skills of timing, physical comedy, interaction with audience

• Develop confidence in making clear, precise performance choices • Take risks without the fear of mistakes • Stay open and alert and

“in the moment! • Trust creative impulses • Build trust with fellow performers • Learn to apply objectives • Recognise the importance of space, stillness and silence in creating meaning.