KS4 - Graphics
Design Technology - Graphics GCSE
Terms 1 & 2 - Y10
Use of wider range of media and materials
Industrial systems
Experimentation with wider media and materials
Model making
Creative design sheets
Applying knowledge of colour printing, layout and use of ICT
Terms 3&4 - Y10
Use of ICT graphic design software
Use of computer-aided manufacturing systems Commercial packaging and promotional systems A development of a new product package and promotional material
Evidence of application of graphic design software
Terms 5&6 - Y10
Packaging and prototyping graphic design models Planning of GCSE coursework submission
Terms 1&2 - Y11
The design & manufacture of the students’ examination proposal GCSE design portfolio
Terms 3&4 - Y11
Completion of examination project and further examination preparation. High quality final product and portfolio
Key Skills
Communication and presentation skills
Use of ICT
Problem solving
Working with others
Communicating the values and issues affecting design & technology
Problem solving
Working with others
Practical work
Communicating the impact of design & technology on society
Problem solving
Working with others
Presentation skills
Use of ICT
CAD / CAM
Modelling ideas
Practical work
Evaluating and improving
Practical work
Drawing equipment required
Compasses, 2HB and 2B pencils, small circle template.
Coloured pencils, water colours, fine line pens, coloured marker pen.
Portfolio folder
Graphic products Revision Guide book from Edexcel
Homework requirements
Researching commercial products that are made of resistant materials
Designing and inventing new products
Investigating industrial systems and manufacturing methods
Evaluating your own work and the work of other designers
Practice exam questions
Most homework’s will be 1 hour to 1½ hours in length
Assessments, exams, deadlines
Year 10 Term 6 Summer term examination
Year 11 Term 2 portfolio deadline – start of Christmas break
Year 11 Term 3 practical work deadline
Ways in which parents can help
Supporting broader appreciation of design & technology through trips to museums and design centres.
Discussing work with students and getting them involved in solving real design & technological problems
Encouraging the use and recording Bitesize revision video from the BBC
Allowing access to a computer, with internet connection and a colour printer at home
Trips / outings to support GCSE work
Visits to local industry when available
Extended school support available most evenings
RSS Feeds
Revitalised OPHMS
We are delighted to now be able to provide our parents / carers access to the Online Personal Health Management System (OPHMS).
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