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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS – 2009 TO 2011

FUN, CHALLENGING, CREATIVE, EXCITING. DEVELOP SKILLS, DESIGN & MAKE PRODUCTS. Four subject areas:. DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS – 2009 TO 2011. AQA Product Design. OCR Graphics. OCR Textiles. BTEC First diploma in Hospitality.

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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS – 2009 TO 2011

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  1. FUN, CHALLENGING, CREATIVE, EXCITING DEVELOP SKILLS, DESIGN & MAKEPRODUCTS Four subject areas: DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS – 2009 TO 2011 AQA Product Design OCR Graphics OCR Textiles BTEC First diploma in Hospitality Throughout these courses there is a large emphasis on ‘learning by doing’.

  2. Key points: ●3 lessons per week (Typical format: 2 project based, 1 subject theory). ●60% Coursework assignment ●40% exam (2 hour written exam) ●One tier exam system – A* to G ●No material constraints. You choose the material that is best suited to the product you design. ●An opportunity to study ‘conceptual design’ (that doesn’t have to function). ●Design, make, package and market approach with a focus on ‘creativity’. ●Sketchbooks are used to document your design/development work. ●Opportunity to use a wide range of processes & techniques including CAD/CAM, electronics & PIC CHIP technology, textiles, woodwork, plastics manufacturing, graphics & packaging, smart & recycled materials. GCSE PRODUCT DESIGN

  3. Key points: ●3 lessons per week (Typical format: 2 project based, 1 subject theory). ●60% Coursework assignment. ●40% exam (1hour 30minutes written exam x2). ●One tier exam system – A* to G ●Graphical based materials used throughout the course. ●No longer required to sit a ‘technical drawing based exam’. ●Cardboard engineering and modelling in 3D. ●Focus on presentation and desk top publishing. ●Opportunity to use a range of drawing skills & techniques including: technical, formal, 2dimensional, 3dimensional, rendering, the use of ICT (CAD). GCSE GRAPHICS

  4. Key points: ●3 lessons per week (Typical format: 2 project based, 1 subject theory). ●60% Coursework assignment. ●40% exam (1hour 30minutes written exam x2). ●One tier exam system – A* to G ●Fabric/textiles based materials used throughout the course. ●Dress making, interiors & furnishings, toys & games. ●Pattern making and testing of fabrics. ●Focus on machining and embroidery skills. ●Opportunity to use a range of techniques including: embroidery, appliqué’, garment construction, decoration techniques, GCSE TEXTILES

  5. Key points: This course is a vocational/applied learning option within the DT options structure ●6 lessons per week (Typical format: 4 practical based, 2 subject theory). Two double and two single lessons. ● 100% coursework assignment. ● Assessed by internally set assignments. ● 360 Guided learning hours delivered in six units over the two year course. ● Provides knowledge and skills to access any career linked to the hospitality industry. ● Hospitality events based at CVC and out of school in commercial facilities. ● Opportunity to use industrial catering equipment. ● You will be expected to wear a catering uniform. ● Opportunity to prepare and cook a wide range of different dishes. ● This course is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s. BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA INHOSPITALITY

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