YEAR 7
In Year 7, students are introduced to a range of design approaches, materials and processes during their project work. They will use CAD (Computer Aided Design), be introduced to basic food skills and healthy eating, work with electronics, and use a range of materials to design and make outcomes in Product Design and Textiles Technology.
YEAR 8
In Year 8, students develop their knowledge and understanding when working in Product Design and Textiles Technology. They will learn about working to a design specification and how smart materials can be used when designing. Students will also use more complex ingredients, learning about the role of starch and carbohydrates when working in Food Technology.
YEAR 9
Design Technology is an Option Subject in for Year 10 study, so the Year 9 curriculum is designed to prepare students for this. They will work different materials in order to design and make quality outcomes in Product Design and Textiles Technology, developing a deeper understanding of (CAM) Computer Aided Manufacture, Product Analysis, sustainability and the environment and the work of other designers. They will focus on the use of protein in food products, and will learn how to produce complete dishes.
YEARS 10 & 11
GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (TEXTILES)
EDUQAS: 50% NEA (coursework task); 50% written examination
The GCSE in Textiles follows the same structure as the Product Design GCSE; in this course the material specialism is Textiles. Again, in Year 10, students will undertake smaller pieces of project work designed to develop their practical capability and theoretical understanding of how design and technology affects the way in which we live our lives and how fabrics and fibres are used. In Year 11, students undertake one piece of coursework that requires them to investigate, design and make a product that meets the needs of a brief set by the awarding body.
GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (PRODUCT DESIGN)
EDUQAS: 50% NEA (coursework task); 50% written examination
Throughout Year 10, students will undertake smaller pieces of project work designed to develop their practical capability and theoretical understanding of how design and technology affects the way in which we live our lives, with a material specialism that is finalised during the course. Students undertake one piece of coursework during Year 11 that requires them to investigate, design and make a product that meets the needs of a brief set by the awarding body. The course builds on existing knowledge and understanding from KS3 Design and Technology.
YEARS 12 & 13
A LEVEL PRODUCT DESIGN
Assessment: 50% NEA (coursework task); 50% written examination
EDUQAS PRODUCT DESIGN YEAR 12
Throughout Year 12, students will evolve their design, development and manufacture skills through a series of short design and make projects to further develop knowledge and understanding of materials, processes, clients and product analysis. To underpin this, they will also study the theoretical aspects of Design and Technology in the 21st Century.
EDUQAS PRODUCT DESIGN YEAR 13
Students undertake a rigorous design and manufacture task that results in a high quality product that is submitted as part of their final qualification. This practical piece is supported by a design portfolio that incorporates details of a wide range of investigation, design, analysis and evaluation. Alongside the NEA, students develop the theoretical knowledge and understanding required for the written examination.