KEY STAGE 4 PLAN from September 2016(i.e. Yr 9 2016-17, Yr 10 2017-18, Yr 11 2018-19)
YEAR / TRINITY 2 / MICHAELMAS 1 / MICHAELMAS 2 / LENT 1 / LENT 2 / TRINITY 19 / Skills based tasks to introduce course
Communicating design ideas
Crating
Sketching
Rendering including use of marker pens, cross hatching and pencil shading
Detailed annotation / Minor project 1
Exam preparation
Metals theory
Research-
· analysis of brief
· inspiration board
· researching suitable materials
Focused practical task testing materials / Design Ideas
Development
CAD work including working drawings
Final design
Planning using Gantt chart
Manufacture
Evaluation
Exam Preparation
Paper and card types, properties and uses including packaging.
Packaging of a small wood joint box / Shop front model/ POS display
Combine Graphics and Systems project to make a motorised model with a movement sensor to display a product in a shop.
Research-
· Mechanisms
· Gear ratios
· Systems knowledge input process output
· Brand logos/ fonts
Initial ideas
Development / Photoshop design for main font and name of product
Manufacture
Use of Illustrator/ 2D Design? Photoshop etc
Laser cutter for mechanisms / Manufacture of system
Logicator or Flowol or similar software.
Program a computer chip to control the output of POSD ie, lights flash or movement when walk past.
Look ino Makey makey,
Arduino
Raspberry pi
Robotics etc
10 / Lighting
Research-
Exam preparation
· Ergonomics and anthropometrics
· Plastics theory
· Sustainability inc recyclable materials
Design ideas
3D modelling and development / CAD Development
3D Autodesk software
Focused tasks inc
· Create a 3d box with holes
· Create a 3d box with spikes
· Assemblies
· Revolves
· Free form modelling
Cad drawing of final USB design ready to export. / Planning
Use of Gantt charts, flow diagrams, working drawings and diary of making to evidence work
Exam preparation
ICT in Design and Technology inc CAD/CAM/CNC etc
USB including blister packaging / Manufacture
Use of workshop machinery and equipment including-
· Laser cutter
· Milling machine
· Router
· Lathe
· 3d printer
Sustainability focus- use of PLA in 3D printer biodegradable
Use of corrugated card/ offcuts of materials to make more sustainable product / Manufacture continued
Dairy of manufacture to be included
Evaluation and testing
Focused practical tasks
· Soldering electronics inc electronics in textiles
Exam preparation
Smart and modern materials and their uses / Controlled Assessment (50% of course)
Design contexts discussed and a design brief written
Analysis of brief
Investigating
· Existing products
· Target market profile/ client interview
· Inspiration board
· Any other relevant research chosen at this stage
Analysis of research an specification written
Maximum 20 marks
11 / Initial Ideas
Minimum 2 sheets- broad range of designs based on Specification
Feedback given on Edmodo.
Home learning over Summer Holidays- add to and modify any design ideas in light of feedback given (clarification as to how much feedback is allowed still needed at time of writing.) / Further Research
Development including 3D modelling
Exam Preparation
Batch production questions, flow diagrams and organisation of work force. / CAD Development
Final Design
Planning including working drawings, Gantt chart
Maximum 30 marks for design section
Exam Preparation
Sustainability inc 6R’s, carbon footprint and cradle to cradle design philosophy. / Manufacture of Final Product
Evidence gathered using Diary of Making throughout. / Manufacture of Final Product
Evidence gathered using Diary of Making throughout.
Maximum 30 marks for manufacture section.
Evaluation
Including 3rd party opinion and links to industrial practise.
Maximum 20 marks for evaluation and testing section. / Exam Revision
Design and Technology