AQA Resistant Materials: Autumn 1 and 2 Metal
Year 10
Year 11
Practical: Metal based project dealing with: Marking out, Sawing, Filing Drilling, Joining, Finishing Theory: Drawing Designing and Modelling, ICT, Metal based project dealing with worksheets and Internet investigations into: Workshop safety, property of Materials, Metals (ferrous) Metals (non ferrous), Sustainability of metals Metalworking tools, joining and finishing of metals. Short design tasks: Scrufitti, quick sketching techniques and rendering, investigating the work of famous designers, Paper and card modelling. ICT: Techsoft 2D Design software, CNC lathe Milling machines. Controlled Assessment Development of design proposals: Developing ideas by sketching Developing ideas by modelling Developing ideas through CAD. Research into materials Research into methods of manufacture Research into types of finishes. Planning for manufacture. Mock examination Making Students will begin making their final product. Students will be given the opportunity to display a wide variety of skills.
Spring 1 Wood
Practical: Marking out, Sawing, Joining, Finishing, Lathe work and Laminating Theory: Natural timber, Manmade boards, Sustainability of Wood, Woodworking tools, Joining wood, KD fittings Finishing wood, Composite Materials and Smart materials Wood joints Drawing techniques: 3D representation; oblique, isometric, perspective Investigation into design periods through history and design Influences. Form v function Market pull v technology push Social, moral and cultural issues. ICT: Laser cutter 3D router Controlled Assessment Testing and evaluation: On going. Evaluation, Client testing and final evaluation against the design specification Examination Preparation.
Spring 2 Plastic
Practical: Marking out, sawing, shaping joining, bending and finishing, vacuum forming. Theory: Thermoplastics, Thermosetting Plastics, Sustainability of Plastic, Plastic working tools, Finishing plastic and Adhesives Theory: Orthographic projection, Investigate the work of the client, the designer and the manufacturer. The 6Rs and designing for maintenance ICT: Auto desk Laser cutter
Exam Preparation
Pupils to begin preparation for their final 2 hour GCSE exam. This will involve: Using the preparation sheet to help students develop their ideas for Section A; the design question. Revising all the theory work covered in Year 10
Summer In the summer term, pupils begin their controlled assessment. Research will include investigating and analysis of the design context, product evaluation and market research. Target market research including questionnaires, interviews, anthropometric data, letters, e-mails and theme boards. Design specification. Pupils may also begin their initial design ideas.
AQA GCSE Resistant Materials Exam
AQA Graphic Products:
Year 10
Year 11
Autumn 1 and 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer
Drawing techniques: Orthographic projection – scale, conventions, dimensions. Perspective and isometric drawing, constructed and sketched with the use of crating and underlay, grids. Development of skills and knowledge in: colour rendering, line enhancement, shadowing, texturing, the use of CAD and the use of different colour techniques including wet and dry media. Logograms, monograms. Research and analysis of successful commercial products. Collecting and presenting research, Corporate Imagery, the use of ICT to access internet as a research tool, product analysis/evaluation. Students will design a logo, based on the work of a named designer as part of a promotion of that designers work. They will develop skills and knowledge in: research techniques, access to and types of source material analysing information, writing a specification, sketching and colour techniques , the language of colour and commercial printing methods and the use of CAD software to create a logo.
Students will consolidate skills and knowledge by researching and modelling a range of dynamic cards/displays. Students can develop skills and knowledge in: the types and use of dynamic mechanisms, linkages, levers, folding methods, use of appropriate materials commercial methods of manufacture, modelling techniques and equipment planning of making. QA and QC, creativity. Product disassembly and analysis, QA checks, registration marks, colour bars, imagery used, CAD/CAM function, form, fitness for purpose, client/market health and safety systems at work.
Properties and uses of materials – board, thermoplastics, foam board, smart/modern materials, virgin materials, recyclable, reusable, sustainability, managed resources. Commercial sizes and thicknesses different types of construction for different purposes – flat pack, crash bottom, gluing tabs, gusset folds, envelope bottoms, locking tabs, (nets) methods of using thermoplastics – vacuum forming, injection moulding, blow moulding the manufacture of card/paper models to explore types of commercial packaging the use of databases and commercial web sites use a range of materials and appropriate modelling tools.
In the summer term, students will begin their controlled assessment. Research tasks consist of problem analysis , mind map, research and analysis of relevant information and writing of a specification.
Controlled Assessment Students will be encouraged to undertake focused and relevant research which must be analysed. Activities will include analysis of the design context, product evaluation market research, research of target market/client. Mock examination
Making Students will begin making their final product, Testing and evaluation will also take place and must be evident throughout the designing, development and making of the student’s own product . Preparation for final GCSE exam to begin.
Final examination Students to begin preparation for their final 2 hour GCSE exam. This will involve: Using the preparation sheet to help students develop their ideas for Section A; the design question. Revising all the theory work covered in Year 10
AQA GCSE Graphic Products Exam
AQA Textiles Exam: Autumn 1 and 2
Year 10
Year 11
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer
Tools & equipment – Introduction to hand sewing skills. (Samples). Tools & equipment- Measurement, cutting & patterns.(Cushion Pattern) Sewing machine licence (Stich samples x2). Sewing machine skills (Mini cushion) Decorative techniques : Applique fabric sample) Stencilling. Materials and components: Fibres and Fabrics. Fibres and Fabric construction techniques – Seams & seam finishes (Seam samples) Curved seams, with research samples. Fastenings, zips, buttons, Velcro. Decorative techniques including Batik and Tye dye.
Decorative techniques, Screen printing, hand/machine embroidery beading/3d printing/casting Environment, Sustainability, ethical issues/trading. Industrial practice, trend forecasting. The Design Process and controlled assessment analysis.
Product lifecycle, fabric construction and fabric finishes Smart materials and Nano technology, bio fabrics, sustainability to include ethical trading and environmental issues Fastenings and components: Velcro, threads, trimmings, motifs Electronic components Testing techniques: questionnaires, user trials, testing against specifications Fabric, product and manufacturing specifications Labelling, protective clothing Risk assessment and health and safety Issues.
Controlled Assessment: In the summer term, pupils begin their controlled assessment. Controlled assessment pages to be complete are: Task analysis Research planning Theme board, Colour analysis, trend forecasts Analysis of existing products
Controlled Assessment:
Controlled Assessment:
Final examination Pupils to begin preparation for their final 2 hour GCSE exam. This will involve: Using the preparation sheet to help students develop their ideas for Section A; the design question. Revising all the theory work covered in Year 10
AQA GCSE Textiles Exam
Students are encouraged to be creative and innovative in their thinking. Students are reward for testing ideas, development and originality.
Continuation of controlled assessment, students will begin making their final product. On going will be design ideas development, modelling/testing shape. Testing techniques and their application and modifications. Planning for making manufacturing, final idea and working drawing to be completed.
Edexcel Btec First Award Engineering: Autumn 1 and 2 Unit 6: Computer-aided Engineering Learning aims In this unit you will: Year 10
A use a CAD system to produce engineering drawings B use a CAM system to manufacture an engineering component.
Unit 2: Investigating an Engineering Product Learning aims In this unit you will:
Year 11
A understand the performance requirements of an engineered product B understand the selection of specific materials for use in the components that make up an engineered product
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer
Unit 1: The Engineered World
Unit 1: The Engineered World
Unit 1: The Engineered World
Learning aims
Learning aims
Learning aims
In this unit you will:
B know about developments in engineering materials and technologies
C understand how engineering contributes to a sustainable future.
A know about engineering processes used to produce modern engineered products
Unit 2: Investigating an Engineering Product Learning aims In this unit you will: C understand the selection and use of manufacturing processes in an engineered Product D understand the quality issues related to an engineered product.
UNIT 1 - Exam
Unit 5: Engineering Materials
Unit 5: Engineering Materials
Learning aims In this unit you will:
Learning aims In this unit you will:
A know about the properties of common engineering materials and selection for engineering applications
B know about the supply and sustainable use of engineering materials and selection for an engineering product or activity.