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AQA 3545H 60% Coursework 40% Examination (1 paper)
Length of Examination: 2 hours
This two year course is aimed at giving pupils the opportunity to develop their individual Design and Technology skills to a high standard, incorporating a major project that contributes towards 60% of the GCSE grade. In general terms the project can be carried out using a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastics and electronics.
COMMON CORE
The Common Core of the syllabus is examined with a two hour written paper consisting of the following topic headings:
Products and applications:-
Candidates should learn the workings and functions of a wide range of products and their applications related to design, manufacture, materials and their markets
Quality and Quality Control:-
Candidates should learn to distinguish between quality of design, fitness for purpose and appearance, quality of manufacture, and how to achieve and maintain quality during production.
Information Technology:-
Understand and utilise Information Technology throughout the course and understand the impact and effect that this fast moving technology is having in the world of design and technology.
Health and Safety:-
Candidates should develop a knowledge and understanding of Health Safety as designers, consumers and producers.
Materials and Components:-
The candidates will study in detail the materials that they will be using during the major project, looking at sources of materials, structure of materials and uses of different materials.
AREA OF FOCUS
Candidates will sit a two hour written paper on a subject pre-released in the Spring Term. They will be expected to explore an area relating to some aspect of designing and manufacturing. For instance, the subjects could concern the relationship between client and manufacturer, the use of prototypes and the use of computers technology in the design process.
COURSEWORK
Candidates will be expected to produce a design folder to support their practical work. It is expected that the coursework will result in a very high quality project being manufactured displaying the candidates ability to design and make a professional artefact of their choice. C.A.D. will be used as an integral part of this folder, as well as enabling students to produce final drawings to a professional standard.
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