Design and Technology is an essential aspect of our lives as it is a major aspect of todays environment. All products are designed and manufactured and they are produced to enrich and improve society.We live in a world where manufacturing plays a key role in society. The designing and making of items such as tin openers to computers are vital to improving the quality of life and economic success.Resistant Materials is a very hands-on practical course. It allows pupils to combine their designing and making skills with knowledge and understanding to produce high quality product outcomes in a variety of materials.Throughout the two year course, pupils skills will be developed through a sense of focused tasks and project work.The outcomes produced will enable pupils to express their aesthetic and creative skills. Where appropriate pupils will be encouraged to make effective use of ICT within their work.
Name: Design & Technology: Resistant Materials Qualification title: Design & Technology: Resistant Materials Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment The assessment will consist of two components, a terminal exam, which is allocated 40% of the GCSE marks, and a coursework project, which is allocated 60% of the GCSE marks. The examination is set on two levels:Foundation- Grades G - C Higher- Grades C - A*It is estimated that the coursework project should be completed with 40 hours of teacher supervised class time (mainly in Year 11). General Grade Descriptors Grade A pupils will acquire a high degree of Design and Making knowledge and understanding which will be reflected both on project coursework and theory examinations. High quality work reflects sound subject understanding and design appreciation, high levels can only be achieved by good time management, hard work and commitment. Pupils will produce an outstanding project coursework. Grade C pupils will acquire a good degree of Design and Making knowledge and understanding which will be reflected on both project coursework and theory examinations. A grade C is achieved by covering all assessment criteria covered on the project coursework and theory exam. Appropriate use of design processes is required on the products of project coursework. Grade F pupils will only acquire a basic degree of Design and Making knowledge and understanding which will be reflected both on project coursework and theory examinations. A grade F is achieved by fulfilling some of the assessment criteria of the course and areas of coursework project. Awarding - Created 20151104 11:31:26 Updated 20151105 15:05:10
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