Exam Board : Edexcel
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Mr D Farr ● Head of Design & Technology ● dfarr@kgs.org.uk
Areas of study include: Modelling and constructing circuits; electronic processes and components; logic and digital circuits; smart materials; Computer-Aided Design (CAD); ComputerAided Manufacture (CAM); design and market influences; social, moral and environmental issues; health and safety; industrial manufacturing processes; ICT. The course provides students with the opportunity to design and make quality products using a range of materials and components. Students with a keen interest in design and technology would be welcome and there is always the possibility of further education and a career in design or engineering. 2. Timbers (Resistant Materials)
All students study a core Design and Technology content plus an option category. We offer three different GCSE options: 1. Systems (Electronics) 2. Timbers (Resistant Materials) 3. Papers and Boards (Graphic Products) 1. Systems (Electronics) In the Fourth Year, students will complete two ‘design and make’ projects: an electronic musical toy and an electronic security box. In the Fifth Year, students will complete one major ‘design and make’ coursework project worth 50% of the total marks. The project is chosen from a range of set themes provided by the examination board. There is also one written examination paper worth 50% of the total marks.
In the Fourth Year, students will complete one ‘design and make’ project: a contemporary lighting project. In the Fifth Year, students will complete one major ‘design and make’ coursework project worth 50% of the total marks. Students choose from a range of set themes provided by the examination board. There is also one written examination paper worth 50% of the marks. Areas of study include: Materials and components; hand and commercial manufacturing processes; manufacturing techniques including CAD/CAM; smart materials; analysis of products and processes; social implications; environmental and sustainable issues; ICT; health and safety. The course provides students with the opportunity to design and make quality products using a range of materials and components. A strong interest in developing making skills, knowledge of materials and the ability to work on a large coursework project is desirable.
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