GCSE Resistant Materials Revision topics
Topic 1 – material and components, your score: , your ranking: , topic 2 – tools and equipment, topic 3 – industrial and commercial processes, topic 4 – analysing products.
4.1 Specification criteria 4.2 Materials and components 4.3 Manufacturing processes
Topic 5 – Designing products
5.1 Specification criteria 5.2 Designing skills 5.3 Application of knowledge and understanding.
Topic 6 – Technology
6.1 Information and communication technology (ICT) 6.2 Digital media and new technology 6.3 Computer-aided design computer-aided manufacturing (CADCAM)
Topic 7 – Sustainability
7.1 Minimising waste production 7.2 Renewable sources of energy 7.3 Climate change
Topic 8 – Ethical design and manufacture
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GCSE Design and Technology - Resistant Materials Years 10 & 11
Specification.
Edexcel - The specification and assessment structure can be found at the link: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/design-and-technology-2017.html
What will I study?
During Key Stage 4 candidates will be encouraged to acquire and apply knowledge, skills and understanding through:
- Recognising the moral, cultural and environmental issues inherent in design and technology.
- Considering how past and present design and technology affects society.
- Analysing and evaluating products and processes.
- Engaging in focused tasks to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the wider aspects of environmental considerations and design constraints.
- Engaging in strategies for developing ideas, planning and producing a product.
Course content
In year 10 students will primarily study all the areas stated above to meet the requirements of the core theory exam paper. In the June of year 10 the coursework task will commence and will be more option specific. The exam board set six Contextual Challenges to choose from. These are released on 1 June of year 10.
Options available
Resistant Materials – The coursework element involves the production of a twenty page portfolio covering research, designing and making using Timbers, Metals, Polymers and CAD such as 2D Design.
Coursework Assessment Objectives
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their design and technology capability through acquiring and applying, knowledge, skills and understanding of:
- Materials, components, processes, techniques and industrial practice.
- Iterative design (open minded design through discussion, modifying and exploration of concepts and possibilities).
- Evaluating processes and products by examining the wider effects of new technologies on the environment and society.
Assessment:
| Controlled Assessment Unit | Terminal Examination | |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Make Project 50% of the final grade. This does not start until June of Year 10. Resistant Materials – The coursework element involves the production of a twenty page portfolio covering research, designing and making using Timbers, Metals, Polymers and CAD such as 2D Design | Written Paper = 50% of the final grade | |
| 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES | ||
| Section A – Core New and emerging technologies Energy Smart and composite materials Mechanical and Electronic systems Materials | Section B Specialist material category of Timbers | |
Skills and qualities required for the Coursework
- Good formal drawing and sketching skills.
- The use of your imagination.
- Good design and practical skills.
- Adapt to changing ideas and client requirements.
- Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and put in “extra effort” at lunchtimes.
- Will need to develop ICT literacy ; PowerPoint, 2D Design, Photoshop, Google Sketchup.
Examination Paper
At the end of the two years, students will sit both section A and Section B of the examination paper and in total this will make up 50% of their final grade.
- Students will be taught the core knowledge (section A) and the specialist knowledge (section B – Timbers) during year 10.
- Section B of the paper will be the students’ specialist area; Timbers
- Maths questions will appear throughout the paper based on Gear Ratios, Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratios, Volume, Surface area, Angles and potential material wastage.
The Coursework section (NEA) will commence on the 1 June in Year 10 when the exam board release the contextual challenge options.
Where could it lead?
Due to the changes in the specification, pupils who study either course are well prepared to study A Level Product Design of which there is always a high take up. This could enable Apprenticeships and University Degree courses in Product Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Architecture and Mechanical Engineering.
Additional Requirements/Information
Pupils will need to have their own personal drawing equipment in order to work both at school and home e.g. set squares, compass, colouring pencils, HB, B, & H pencil, black outline pen or fine liner.
| Topic | Further details about the topic | Skills | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | |||
| 1 | Energy consumption, emerging technologies, smart modern materials, mechanical devices, electronic systems, ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Theory based work with focused practical tasks | Practical and analysis skills |
| 2 | Polymers, fabrics, fibres, timbers and structures. Past and present designers and design strategies | Theory based work with focused practical tasks | Practical and analysis skills |
| Spring Term | |||
| 1 | Specialist material area | Theory based work with focused practical tasks | Practical and analysis skills |
| 2 | Specialist material area | Theory based work with focused practical tasks | Practical and analysis skills |
| Summer Term | |||
| 1 | Mini contextual challenge | Research & analysis to GCSE format | Investigation work to analyse a set problem |
| 2 | Contextual challenge NEA | Investigation, specification and design | Specification and initial ideas for chosen contextual challenge |
| Topic | Further details about the topic | Skills | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | |||
| 1 | Contextual challenge NEA | Investigation, specification and design | Specification and initial ideas for chosen contextual challenge |
| 2 | Polymers, fabrics, fibres, timbers and structures. Past and present designers and design strategies | Design, review and develop | Design ideas for chosen contextual challenge |
| Spring Term | |||
| 1 | Contextual challenge NEA
| Manufacture | Making the product for chosen contextual challenge. |
| 2 | Contextual challenge NEA | Manufacture and evaluation | Making and evaluating for chosen contextual challenge |
| Summer Term | |||
| 1 | Exam preparation for exam theme | Prepare for exam | Practice questions and understanding how to achieve higher marks |
Assessments
| Resources | Topic | Type of assessment |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 1 | All work covered in term 1 and 2 | Terminology test and exam practice questions |
| CAT 2 | Specialist material area | Terminology test and exam practice questions |
| CAT 3 | End of Year exam | End of year exam based on all areas of study |
| CAT 4 | Controlled assessment Exam questions | Research analysis and spec ideas Development, prototypes and mock exam |
| CAT 5 | Controlled assessment Exam questions | Final products Coursework portfolio |
| CAT 6 | GCSE | Exam paper |
Main Resources
| Resource | Details | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Text books | Edexcel GCSE Design & Technology. | All |
| Recommended websites |
BBC Bitesize
| All |
Enrichment opportunities
| Activity | Day and time or term |
|---|---|
| Project ‘Catch up’ time | Lunchtimes at the discretion of the teacher |
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The Work of Other Designers
You will have to research, analyse and evaluate the work of past and present designers and companies to help inform your designing.
For your exam you will need to research the work of at least two of these designers. Use these bullet points as a starting point to find your own information ready for the exam.
Harry Beck (1902-1974) was a technical draughtsman who redesigned the London Underground map. It was a radically different map to anything produced before but was soon copied by many other cities.
Marcel Breuer (1902 – 1981) was one of the world’s most popular architects of the 20 th Century. Before architecture he designed and made a series of design classic chairs including the Wassily chair and bicycle handle inspired tubular steel chairs.
Coco Chanel (1883-1971) is one of the world’s most famous fashion names. Her trademark suits and famous little black dress show timeless, classic design.
Norman Foster (1935-) an architect who specialises in glass and metal buidings such as the Gherkin building and the Millennium Bridge in London.
Alexander Issigonis (1906- 1988) designed the ground breaking Mini and Morris Minor.
Williams Morris (1834-1896) a designer and artist best known for bold nature themed fabric and wallpaper prints. He was part of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Alexander Mcqueen (1969-2010) a British fashion designer well known for wild and theatrical fashion shows. He was 4 times winner of British Designer of the year.
Mary Quant (1934 -) was an instrumental figure in 1960’s fashion. She is credited with inventing the mini skirt and hot pants. Famous for designing simple, brightly coloured clothing which revolutionised youth fashion.
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) an Art Nouveau designer of jewellery and glass. Tiffany lamps use a mixture of coloured glass and leaded panes.
Raymond Templer (1891-1968), jewellery designer in the Art Deco geometric style.
Gerrit Reitveld (1888-1964) a Dutch Modernist designer and architect, his designs are famous for their straight lines, simple shapes and use of primary colours.
Charles Rennie Macintosh (1868-1928) designed the Glasgow School of Art, he was an Art Deco designer of furniture and jewellery as well as an architect.
Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) an Italian architect and designer famous for a range of buildings and classic product designs.
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) was the founder of the Memphis Movement, as an architect and designer his designs were known for geometric shapes and bright colours.
Philippe Stark (1949-) an architect and designer particularly famous for furniture and kitchenware designs.
Vivienne Westwood (1941-) credited for starting the Punk Rock movement, her fashion collections often take inspiration from historical costume such as pirates and witches.
You will also need to study a minimum of two of these companies:
Alessi : During the 1970’s Alberto Alessi began employing product designers to make original and fun designs for every day kitchen equipment. The bright colours and stylish designs were mass produced and affordable to everyone.
Apple : Apple phones and iPods were the first hand held electrical products to have smooth, sleek edges and simple intuitive design. Jonathon Ives took the ‘less but better’ (see Braun below) ethos to create the instantly recognisable design.
Braun : Braun is a German electrical company whose most famous designer Dieter Rams used the idea of ‘less but better’ to create a range of products including the electric shaver.
Dyson : Sir James Dyson reinvented the vacuum cleaner to no longer need a bag. He famously prototyped thousands of designs before refining his cyclone suction and bag-less design.
Gap : Opened in America in 1969 the Gap shop specialised in everyday jeans and shirts. Through creative advertising and staple products they have maintained popularity across the world.
Primark : Production of high fashion clothes, mass produced and changed regularly to keep up with market trends. Low cost due to large numbers and production abroad.
Under Armour : American footballer Kevin Plank started this sportswear company with an undershirt which wicks away sweat. The company now sells a range of sports equipment.
Zara : A Spanish company which sells up to the minute fashion at a mid-price point. It aims to keep up with current trends as they evolve.
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