Key Stage 3 Technology
During the year you will work with different teachers, each expert in the area that they teach. With each teacher you will complete a project, during which you will design and make a product. You will be using a range of machines so it is important that you behave responsibly and safely. In Year 8 you will continue to develop the skills you have gained in Year 7, as well as learning some new ones. The products that you will make will become increasingly adventurous.
Technology is an important area of the curriculum as design affects all areas of our life. GCSE Food Preparation & NutritionCourse Content:The course consists of 50% coursework and a 50% written exam paper. This component will consist of two sections both containing compulsory questions and will assess the six areas of content as listed in the specified GCSE content. Section A: questions based on stimulus material. Section B: structured, short and extended response questions to assess content related to food preparation and nutrition. Component 2: Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action Non-examination assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. Projects you will complete:
To do well in this option you should:
Examination Details:The course consists of 50% coursework and a 50% written exam paper. Career Opportunities:Healthy Promotions Officer, Dietician, Farm Manager, Livestock Technician, Waiter/Waitress, Chef, Food Buyer, Food Technologist, Food Technology Teacher, Child Care Worker, Food Stylist, Marketing Manager, Environment Health Officer GCSE Product DesignCourse Content:This option gives you the opportunity to explore and express your creativity through design. You will have the chance to combine your imagination, artistic and practical skills as you design, make prototypes, make and promote various products. The course work completed for this course follows the same format as that for the Product Design (Graphics) however; your work will be more focused around the workshop and the use of woods, metals and plastics to make your products. The equipment available for this course including computer aided design and manufacturing is state of the art and an ideal preparations for careers in Design and Engineering. The course follows the AQA Product Design specification. This is made up of 50% coursework – 35 hours, with the remaining 50% in the form of a 2 hour theory exam at the end of Year 11. This course will be taught through the completion of a range of design-and-make projects which will give you the chance to make quality products and learn new design and making skills. Theory lessons will run parallel to the coursework to help develop the skills needed to make the projects. To do well in this option you should:
Examination Details:This is made up of 50% coursework with the remaining 50% in the form of a 2 hour theory exam at the end of Year 11. Career Opportunities:Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Interior design, Joiner, Carpenter, Jewellery Design, Furnishings. TextilesCourse Content:This course offers the opportunity to make three-dimensional products in compliant, flexible and pliable materials. The course will be taught through the completion of a range of design-and-make projects, giving you the chance to make high quality products and learn new design and making skills. Topics may vary as follows:
Most students prefer to provide their own fabrics, especially for the final product. You will learn to understand the constraints of different materials, care and handling and show competency in the safe use of power and hand-controlled specialist equipment. You will be required to show you can work independently and demonstrate original and creative ideas and concepts. The course also includes:
You must analyse and evaluate your research products as they develop, as this is an important part of the assessment process. You will also need to show your proficiency in the use of information technology. Examination Details:50% exam - 2 hours Section A – Core technical principles (20 marks) A mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical Section B – Specialist technical principles (30 marks) Several short answer questions (2–5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in Section C – Designing and making principles (50 marks) A mixture of short answer and extended response questions. 50% Task(s course work) 35hrs
GCSE GraphicsCourse Content:The course consists of 50% coursework, 35 hours, and a 50% theory paper. The coursework element of the course includes the creation of a small to medium sized product of your choice. This includes clocks, shelves, chairs, tables, lamps, etc. all made out of wood, acrylic, metal or plastic. A 20 page brochure is submitted with the coursework. Theory lessons are parallel to the coursework and help develop the skills needed to make the coursework project. The equipment available for this course including computer aided design and manufacturing is state of the art and an ideal preparations for careers in Design and Engineering. This course will be taught through mixed ability and the completion of a range of design-and-make projects, giving you the chance to make quality products and learn new design and making skills. Projects you will complete: Year 10 - Develop making skills A table or stool project made out of wood. In addition to the workshop, you will also use ceramics and or the laser cutter and 3D router. Year 11 Lighting, Photo/mirror frames, Soft furnishings, Music players/radios, Tableware, Small scale storage units, Clocks Task: A mail order company wishes to offer a range of products based upon 20th century design movements. You are required to choose one such movement and to design and make a product or range of products which reflect the essential features of the movement. You will need to investigate a specific target market who may wish to create themed rooms in their homes. Depending on your final design, you may need to contribute towards some materials. Practical piece in preparation for the exam. In previous years, students have produced a bottle opener, chair for a teenager's bedroom and a folding table. Examination Details:The course consists of 50% coursework and a 50% theory paper. |
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Pupil Premium funding and Year 7 literacy and numeracy catch up funding are used well.
OFSTED - May 2018