GCSE Design and Technology - WJEC

GCSE Design and Technology

2017 Specification - Course Structure

GCSE Design and Technology: 2017 Specification - Course Structure

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• Effective delivery of specification content (Core and In depth).

• Knowledge and understanding to prepare for examination.

• Skills to undertake NEA, Year 10 is assessment ‘free’.

• June 1st Year 10 – NEA contexts released.

• Year 11 NEA focussed 35/60 hrs (with some exam preparation / theory revision).

• 120 Guided Learning Hours – 60 hours Yr 10 / 60 hours Yr 11.

• Generally 2 hours per week / 4 hours per fortnight Curriculum Time.

• An extension of KS3. Multi-disciplined approach required.

• A range of mini tasks to ‘dip in’ to lots of different areas.

• Mapping specification content required.

• Iteration approach training – think, test, evaluate, repeat.

• A sketchbook approach to designing.

• Range of practical experiences to reinforce learning.

• Theory folder / ringbinder with notes / handouts / exam preparation.


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Work of othersPresenta�on

Research, Product Analysis Evalua�on

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• Thermos• Photos• SMA and

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• More depth in chosen topic

• Narrower/deeper coverage

• Addi�onal topics• Focussed tasks• Disassembly/evalua�on• Specific coverage of

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Core Designing & Making Principles Product Analysis In depth Designing & Making

• D&T Prac�ce• User needs• Brief / Specifica�on• Itera�ve design

development• Work of others• Prototyping• Decision making

• Users• Sketching• Ideas/concepts• Prototypes• Evalua�ng• User trials

• Material areas may vary

• Group ac�vi�es

• Different mechanical systems / outputs

• Itera�ve designing

The study of a wide range of products that use SMART, modern and technical materials

Mini tasksSpecialist processesSpecific prac�cal skillsFurther studyExamina�on prac�ceChallenge / advanced contentPrepara�on for NEA in Yr11


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• Ice breaker task.

• Sketchbook approach.

• Alessi inspired.

• Multi discipline ‘dip in’.

• Iterative training.

• CAD CAM skills.

• Prototyping in card, foam and CAD.

• High quality outcomes.

• 3V Cr2032 cell

• Ix ultra bright LED.

• 3D printing and PLA.

Emerging technology – CAD CAM Keyfob


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• Named in Specification.

• Research task.

• Analyse Evaluate skills.

• Designer – product – impact approach.

• Inspiring designing.

• Presentation.

• Catalyst for designing.

• Innovation and USP.

• Product revitalisation.

• Lead on to LCA.

• Market leaders.

• Using the work of others

Work of Others – professional and companies


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• Introduction into Energy.

• Renewable sources.

• Using PV cells / solar energy.

• Kits / races/ competition.

• Numeracy skills.

• Mechanical components.

• Transfer of motion.

• Multi material opportunities.

• Hand tools, machining, CAD CAM elements.

Energy / eco design – Solar powered toy


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• Polymorph / ergonomics.

• Thermochromic materials.

• QTC cells for buttons.

• Bluetooth speaker kit / set.

• Resistance wire.

• Gravitator / magnetic 3D printing PLA.

• Conductive PLA.

• Pigments / paints / prints

Modern / SMART materials – project ideas


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• Effective delivery of specification content (In depth).

• Knowledge and understanding to prepare for examination.

• Skills to undertake NEA.

• Designing – iteration and innovation. Design strategies.

• Developing ideas – testing, modelling, analysing, reflecting, refining.

• Focus on specialist content.

• Candidates need practical experience.

• Mini NEA approach? Range and variety of skills.

• Sketchbook progress.

• CAD CAM opportunities.

• Modern SMART material inclusion.

• High quality fully functioning prototype outcome.


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• Natural and man made fibres and fabrics.

• Combinations of materials.

• Construction techniques.

• Fittings / fastenings.

• Decorative techniques.

• Fun theme / Designers.

• Skills, understanding, knowledge in practice.

• Workshop / facilities issue.

• Conductive thread / LEDs.

Specialist Topics – project ideas


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• Cartoon keyring.

• Small manageable task.

• Techniques for In depth.

• LED / electronics slant.

• Tablet holders.

• Fixtures / fittings.

• Laser cut buttons.

• 3D printed toggles.

• Recycled denim.

• Fashion / mood board inspired.



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• Experience programming.

• Potential to design PCBs.

• Etching / constructing.

• Build whole products.

• Program pre-made kits.

• Traffic lights systems.

• Light activated systems.

• Flowchart / program.

• Mathematical principles.



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• Existing product disassembly.

• Designing, etching PCBs.

• Constructing / soldering PCBs.

• Interfacing components.

• Electro-mechanical.

• Stepper motor rotates.

• Automatic fish feeder.

• Flowchart / program.

• Mathematical principles.

• Degrees of rotation.

• CAD CAM opportunities.



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• Concept design.

• 6Rs focus.

• Simple machining.

• Sketching shapes.

• Testing methods.

• Amplifying sound waves.

• Small compact design.

• Useable product.

• Range of finishes.



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• Small handheld product.

• User interface.

• Ergonomic rules / Anthropometric data.

• Lends itself to lots of modelling and testing.

• CAD CAM links.

• Small keyring version.

• Possibly promotional gift.

• Rubberised grips / tactile finishes.

• Multi material possibility.



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• Tablet or phone holders.

• Papers or boards based.

• Properties and characteristics.

• Cheap, easy to source.

• Start with sketching or modelling or measuring device or internet trail?

• Push for iterative cycle.

• Sketchbook based design develop make task.

• Take home and use.



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• Business card and dispenser.

• Revitalising / rebranding.

• Company of their choice.

• Cards / boards / sustainability themed.

• Recycled / reused materials.

• Small manageable task.

• Lots of designing, testing, modelling, analysis - iterations!

• High quality well finished outcome.

• Prototyping skills.



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WJEC GCSE D&T New Specification – Year 11 Possible Course layout

Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Assessments

NEA ContextReleased on 1st June

Centres / Candidates can start analysing contexts

Informal sketchbook workFormal Folio work

NEA – PrototypingRefinement of Proposal

Informal sketchbook workFormal Folio work

NEA – PrototypingCompletion of Final

Prototype Manufacture

Final Prototype

NEA –Testing, Final Evaluation and Modification

Final Prototype Formal Folio work

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PrototypeEvaluating Final Prototype

• Research into the context• Understanding User requirements• Considering range of possible design

briefs• Sketching ideas• Disassembly / analysis of other products• Modelling and testing• Inspiration sources• Further research• ITERATIVE CYCLE (NO STARTING OR

ENDING POINT)

• Refining ideas

• Functional requirements

• Materials and processes

• Joining / combining

• Finishing techniques

• Innovations and creativity

• USP

• Production• Quality control• High quality skills• Safe use of

equipment and machinery

• Accuracy in implementing final prototype

• Final Assembly

• Testing of Final Prototype in context

• User Trials and analysis

• Specification• Identification of

modifications• Expert advice /

opinions • Evaluation

techniques

Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes

• Full understanding / appreciation• Range of possible briefs evident• Clear Final Brief and Specification• Varied research / Investigation results• Early models, test pieces, experiment• Materials / manufacturing methods Risk

Reward

• Aesthetics / form / appearance

• Scale / models• CAD simulations• Card / foam / 3D• Evidence of testing• Evolving iterations• Jigs, formers,

patterns, templates, moulds.

• Analysis of development

• Iterations• Final Prototype

construction• Final Assembly• Finishing

techniques applied

• Final Evaluation in formal folio

• Opinions of Users through testing

• Prototypes v Spec• Identify / make

modifications

• Construction issues

• High quality finish


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• Year 11 focuses on NEA.

• Iteration based design process.

• NEA completed by end April / start May.

• Teachers will need to cross moderate to agree standards across NEA outcomes.

• Assess NEAs by applying the marking criteria.

• Enter marks on WJEC secure site.

• Sample automatically generated.

• The sample is displayed for moderation.

• Verbal feedback and discussion – Formal Report.

See the GCSE Design and Technology 2017 Specification - NEA Guidance document.


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Acknowledgements

• Drawing (cover), blackred / Getty Images

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