GCSE Design and Technology 2017 Specification - Course Structure
Effective delivery of specification content (Core and In depth). Knowledge and understanding to prepare for examination. Skills to undertake NEA, Year 10 is assessment free. June 1st Year 10 NEA contexts released. Year 11 NEA focussed 35/60 hrs (with some exam preparation / theory revision). 120 Guided Learning Hours 60 hours Yr 10 / 60 hours Yr 11. Generally 2 hours per week / 4 hours per fortnight Curriculum Time. An extension of KS3. Multi-disciplined approach required. A range of mini tasks to dip in to lots of different areas. Mapping specification content required. Iteration approach training think, test, evaluate, repeat. A sketchbook approach to designing. Range of practical experiences to reinforce learning. Theory folder / ringbinder with notes / handouts / exam preparation. 1
WJEC GCSE D&T New Specifica on Year 10 Possible Course layout Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul New and Emerging Technology Design Prac ce 1 Alessi inspired CAD CAM KeyFob D&T and our world CAD CAM Emerging technology Electronics Materials / Polymers 3D prin ng PLA Work of others Presenta on Research, Product Analysis Evalua on Core knowledge & Understanding Study on designers Professionals Companies In Wales Their style Products/USP Their impact Energy Eco design Design Prac ce 2 Solar powered novelty Sustainability Energy solar wind Greener design Ecological footprint Genera ng clean energy Life cycle analysis Cradle to cradle Modern and SMART Materials Product Study Focussed Study Thermos Photos SMA and ni nol Polymorph QTC pills Fibres Others In-depth Knowledge and understanding Engineering Design Fashion & Tex les Product Design In depth Knowledge and understanding from Specifica on Further study specialist area More depth in chosen topic Narrower/deeper coverage Addi onal topics Focussed tasks Disassembly/evalua on Specific coverage of topics Pushing itera on forwards Core Designing & Making Principles Product Analysis In depth Designing & Making NEA 3 Contexts Released by WJEC 1 st June Context analysis mul ple star ng points NEA tasks begins 35 hours Sketchbook analysis Formal Por olio D&T Prac ce User needs Brief / Specifica on Itera ve design development Work of others Prototyping Decision making Users Sketching Ideas/concepts Prototypes Evalua ng User trials Material areas may vary Group ac vi es Different mechanical systems / outputs Itera ve designing The study of a wide range of products that use SMART, modern and technical materials Mini tasks Specialist processes Specific prac cal skills Further study Examina on prac ce Challenge / advanced content Prepara on for NEA in Yr11 2
Emerging technology CAD CAM Keyfob Ice breaker task. Sketchbook approach. Alessi inspired. Multi discipline dip in. Iterative training. CAD CAM skills. Prototyping in card, foam and CAD. High quality outcomes. 3V Cr2032 cell Ix ultra bright LED. 3D printing and PLA. 3
Work of Others professional and companies Named in Specification. Research task. Analyse Evaluate skills. Designer product impact approach. Inspiring designing. Presentation. Catalyst for designing. Innovation and USP. Product revitalisation. Lead on to LCA. Market leaders. Using the work of others 4
Energy / eco design Solar powered toy Introduction into Energy. Renewable sources. Using PV cells / solar energy. Kits / races/ competition. Numeracy skills. Mechanical components. Transfer of motion. Multi material opportunities. Hand tools, machining, CAD CAM elements. 5
Modern / SMART materials project ideas Polymorph / ergonomics. Thermochromic materials. QTC cells for buttons. Bluetooth speaker kit / set. Resistance wire. Gravitator / magnetic 3D printing PLA. Conductive PLA. Pigments / paints / prints 6
Effective delivery of specification content (In depth). Knowledge and understanding to prepare for examination. Skills to undertake NEA. Designing iteration and innovation. Design strategies. Developing ideas testing, modelling, analysing, reflecting, refining. Focus on specialist content. Candidates need practical experience. Mini NEA approach? Range and variety of skills. Sketchbook progress. CAD CAM opportunities. Modern SMART material inclusion. High quality fully functioning prototype outcome. 7
Specialist Topics project ideas Natural and man made fibres and fabrics. Combinations of materials. Construction techniques. Fittings / fastenings. Decorative techniques. Fun theme / Designers. Skills, understanding, knowledge in practice. Workshop / facilities issue. Conductive thread / LEDs. 8
Specialist Topics project ideas Cartoon keyring. Small manageable task. Techniques for In depth. LED / electronics slant. Tablet holders. Fixtures / fittings. Laser cut buttons. 3D printed toggles. Recycled denim. Fashion / mood board inspired. 9
Specialist Topics project ideas Experience programming. Potential to design PCBs. Etching / constructing. Build whole products. Program pre-made kits. Traffic lights systems. Light activated systems. Flowchart / program. Mathematical principles. 10
Specialist Topics project ideas Existing product disassembly. Designing, etching PCBs. Constructing / soldering PCBs. Interfacing components. Electro-mechanical. Stepper motor rotates. Automatic fish feeder. Flowchart / program. Mathematical principles. Degrees of rotation. CAD CAM opportunities. 11
Specialist Topics project ideas Concept design. 6Rs focus. Simple machining. Sketching shapes. Testing methods. Amplifying sound waves. Small compact design. Useable product. Range of finishes. 12
Specialist Topics project ideas Small handheld product. User interface. Ergonomic rules / Anthropometric data. Lends itself to lots of modelling and testing. CAD CAM links. Small keyring version. Possibly promotional gift. Rubberised grips / tactile finishes. Multi material possibility. 13
Specialist Topics project ideas Tablet or phone holders. Papers or boards based. Properties and characteristics. Cheap, easy to source. Start with sketching or modelling or measuring device or internet trail? Push for iterative cycle. Sketchbook based design develop make task. Take home and use. 14
Specialist Topics project ideas Business card and dispenser. Revitalising / rebranding. Company of their choice. Cards / boards / sustainability themed. Recycled / reused materials. Small manageable task. Lots of designing, testing, modelling, analysis - iterations! High quality well finished outcome. Prototyping skills. 15
WJEC GCSE D&T New Specification Year 11 Possible Course layout Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Assessments NEA Context Released on 1 st June Centres / Candidates can start analysing contexts Informal sketchbook work Formal Folio work NEA Prototyping Refinement of Proposal Informal sketchbook work Formal Folio work NEA Prototyping Completion of Final Prototype Manufacture Final Prototype NEA Testing, Final Evaluation and Modification Final Prototype Formal Folio work Iterative Designing Research into the context Understanding User requirements Considering range of possible design briefs Sketching ideas Disassembly / analysis of other products Modelling and testing Inspiration sources Further research ITERATIVE CYCLE (NO STARTING OR ENDING POINT) Iterative Designing Refining ideas Construction issues Functional requirements Materials and processes Joining / combining Finishing techniques Innovations and creativity USP Manufacturing Final Prototype Production Quality control High quality skills Safe use of equipment and machinery Accuracy in implementing final prototype Final Assembly High quality finish Evaluating Final Prototype Testing of Final Prototype in context User Trials and analysis Specification Identification of modifications Expert advice / opinions Evaluation techniques Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes Full understanding / appreciation Range of possible briefs evident Clear Final Brief and Specification Varied research / Investigation results Early models, test pieces, experiment Materials / manufacturing methods Risk Reward Aesthetics / form / appearance Scale / models CAD simulations Card / foam / 3D Evidence of testing Evolving iterations Jigs, formers, patterns, templates, moulds. Analysis of development Iterations Final Prototype construction Final Assembly Finishing techniques applied Final Evaluation in formal folio Opinions of Users through testing Prototypes v Spec Identify / make modifications Deadline for NEA Marks secure website 2 nd week May GCSE Moderation 3 rd / 4 th week May GCSE D&T Examination Paper end May / early June 16
Year 11 focuses on NEA. Iteration based design process. NEA completed by end April / start May. Teachers will need to cross moderate to agree standards across NEA outcomes. Assess NEAs by applying the marking criteria. Enter marks on WJEC secure site. Sample automatically generated. The sample is displayed for moderation. Verbal feedback and discussion Formal Report. See the GCSE Design and Technology 2017 Specification - NEA Guidance document. 17
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