Aylesford school 2

Design & Technology

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Year 12 Term 1 Term 2
Key Topic: Project 1 Project 2
New Knowledge:

Architecture based, eco home, research design and modelling: outcomes are architecture models, CAD designs and folder/sketchbook work

 Concrete based project: for this project the materials if the primary focus not the brief or the outcomes, those are chosen and directed by the student: however the main out comes are usually paperweights and candle holders:
Previous Knowledge Required:
  • Research
  • Design
  • Product Analysis
  • Client and TM
  • CAD
  • Rendering
  • Modelling
  • Making
  • Evaluating
  • Research
  • Design
  • Product Analysis
  • Client and TM
  • CAD
  • Rendering
  • Modelling
  • Making
  • Evaluating
  • materials

New Skills:
  • Designing and innovation
  • Materials and components
  • Processes
  • Industrial and commercial practice Product analysis and systems
  • Human responsibility 
  • Public interaction – marketing and research.
  • Extended knowledge of
  • Architects. Research techniques
  • CAD programmes and modelling
  • Materials
  • Mixing aggregates
  • Moulding
  • Finishing materials
  • Surface decoration
Links to the School Curriculum:
  • Business
  • Geography
  • Science
  • Business
  • Geography
  • Science
Independent Activities: Independent research into architects Independent research into concrete and other materials
Web Links: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/https://www.zaha-hadid.com/  
Year 13 Term 1 Term 2
Key Topic: TheoryNEA  
New Knowledge:
  • Principles of designing
  • Research Techniques
  • Analysis of the problem
  • Problem solving strategues
  • Quantitative and qualitative testing
  • Ergonomics and anthropometrics
  • Computer systems for designing
  • Innovations
  • Consider issues when designing
  • Research, plan and evaluate
  • Generate and develop ideas
  • Develop proposals
  • Detail design
  • Communicate ideas & information

Below are the assessment objectives for this specification. Learners must demonstrate their ability to:

  • Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants
  • Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose
  • Analyse and evaluate –
  • design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and
  • others
  • wider issues in design and technology
  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of –
  • technical principles
  • design and making principles
Previous Knowledge Required: Includes everything from the GCSE Spec Includes everything from the GCSE NEA

New Skills:
  • Extended skills on organisation and independent study/research
  • Extended skills on organisation and independent study/research, exam style questions and approaches to answering questions
Links to the School Curriculum:
  • Business
  • Geography
  • Business
  • Ethics
  • Business
  • Geography
  • Business
  • Ethics
Independent Activities:
  • Extended periods of organisation and independent study/research
  • Extended periods of organisation and independent study/research
  • Past papers.
Web Links: https://resources.eduqas.co.uk/Pages/ResourceSingle.aspx?rIid=1077

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Curriculum

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