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KS4 Product Design
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Year Long Term Objective: To prepare pupils for the GCSE exam by covering the Theory and Practical skills necessary to undertake the demands of the exam syllabus. | ||||||
Year | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Medium Term Objective: To develop the pupils knowledge and understanding of the core content of the exam syllabus reflecting on previous knowledge from KS3 and developing a deeper understanding of the information. To explore the requirements of the NEA through a practice piece of work enabling practical and design skills to be developed. | ||||||
10 |
Introduction to practice NEA lighting project | Continuation of practice NEA lighting project | Continuation of practical production of lighting project | Completion of lighting project | Completion of board game project | Introduction of NEA for GCSE exam and initial sections completed |
Medium Term Objective: To develop the pupils knowledge and understanding of the Specialist Timbers content of the exam syllabus reflecting on previous knowledge and developing a deeper understanding of the information. To complete their NEA worth 50% of the final grade. | ||||||
11 |
Reflect on work from summer term and finalise design development ready for production of the prototype | Manufacture of NEA | Final manufacture and assembly of NEA product | Completion of NEA | Final exam preparation | Exam |
Introduction to practice NEA lighting project
Overview
Introduction to practice NEA – lighting project and accompanyimng design work. Theory to cover – New & emerging technologies, Core materials suitable for their projects and their properties, the impact of new technologies on production methods.
Example Key Words
NEA
Non examined assessment – creative design and manufacturing that is worth marks towards the final exam
Core Materials
A range of materials common to all product desigers work
Property
Characteristics of a material that make it particularly suitable for a specific purpose
Problem Analysis
Understanding what is required of the task you have been set
Design Specification
A list of requirements that your solution should aim to be within
Production methods
The way products are manufactured in industry
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Continuation of practice NEA lighting project
Overview
Continuation of practice NEA lighting project with modelling and manufacture starting. Theory to cover – Environmental impact of design and manufacture, Systems & Control, Energy production and specialist tools and equipment for timbers
Example Key Words
Environmental impact
Environmental impact The world we live in and what effect we as designers can have
Carbon Footprint
The impact the manufacturing of products can potentially have
Life cycle analysis
The environmental impact a product can have from its conception to disposal
Energy production
Different ways energy can be created
Manufacturing
How products are made
Scales of Production
The quantity of products that are made
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Continuation of practical production of lighting project
Overview
Continuation of practical production of lighting project. Theory to cover – specialist manufacturing techniques with timber, surface treatments and finishes.
Example Key Words
Shaping
Changing the form of the material using tools and equipment
Fabrication
Joining materials together
Assembly
Bringing different parts of a project together
Treatments & Finishes
A way of preserving or enhancing the surface of the material
Production log
Keeping a record of how a product has been produced
Laminating
Layering materials to strengthen them or create a shape
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Completion of lighting project
Overview
Completion of lighting project with testing and evaluation completed. Mini project started for a board game. Theory to cover – Core materials fibres & textiles, papers & boards, smart materials & technical textiles. Designers.
Example Key Words
Testing
A method of reviewing a products effectiveness
Evaluation
A review of a project and how it was completed including considering improvements
Smart material
A material that reacts to external inputs
Composite material
A material that is a combination of disimilar materials ie carbon fibre
Technical textile
A textile created for a specific purpose
Fibre
Thread like elements that form fabrics
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Completion of board game project
Overview
Completion of board game project – tested and evaluated. Theory to cover – Mechanical devices
Example Key Words
Mechanism
A moving element that gives motion
Movement
The specific way a mechanism moves
Lever
A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement
Linkage
A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement
Gear
A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement
Cam & Follower
A mechanism that helps transfer motion/movement
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Introduction of NEA for GCSE exam and initial sections completed
Overview
Introduction of NEA for GCSE exam and initial sections completed
Example Key Words
Design Scenario
A general problem area given by the exam board as a starting point
Design Problem
The chosen area that needs to be solved
User requirements
The needs of a potential client for the product
Research
Exploring the problem area to support later design work
Development
Creating a final solution ready to manufacture
Prototype
A solution to the problem that you make
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Reflect on work from summer term and finalise design development ready for production of the prototype
Overview
Reflect on work from summer term and finalise design development ready for production of the prototype. Theory to cover – the use of technical knowledge from year 10 in practical application for the NEA. Futher specialist knowledge on Timbers
Example Key Words
Final concept
The decision making and planning required to manufacture the final prototype
Quality Assurance
How the manufacturer ensures all products are manufactured to the same standard
Working Propeties
Specific properties a material when being used to make something ie Strength
Physical characteristics
What a material looks like
Stock forms
What shapes a material is available in
Stock size
What size a material is available to buy in
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Manufacture of NEA
Overview
Manufacture of NEA. Theory – Exam technique and covering specific areas identified as weakness in previous exams from year 10
Example Key Words
Manufacture
The construction of the prototype
CAD/CAM
Computer aided design and computer aided manufacture
Command word
The key word in an exam question ie Analyse
Discuss
A command word that requires you to look at both sides of a potential situation
Explain
Share what you know about what is being asked
Evaluate
Review something against criteria
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Final manufacture and assembly of NEA product
Overview
Final manufacture and assembly of NEA product. Focus on sections in supportng PowerPoint to complete. Theory – reflection on Mock exam and reviewing areas to cover in more detail.
Example Key Words
Orthographic Drawing
A technical drawing to show the shape and size of your product formally
CAD - sketch up
A visual representation of your final product
Cutting list
A list of all the materials required to complete your product
Assembly
Bringing different parts of a project together
Finish
Apply a suitable protective and/or decorative cover to a surface
Quality Control
How you keep to a set level of quality
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Completion of NEA
Overview
Completion of NEA. Reflection on knowledge and how to use it to interpret exam style questions
Example Key Words
Testing
A method of reviewing a products effectiveness
Evaluation
A review of a project and how it was completed including considering improvements
Modifications
How you would alter your product to improve it after reviewing it
Assembly
Bringing different parts of a project together
Finish
Apply a suitable protective and/or decorative cover to a surface
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p