KS4 Curriculum
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- KS4 Art and Design: Photography
- KS4 Art and Design: Textiles
- KS4 Child Development
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- KS4 Creative iMedia
- KS4 Dance
- KS4 Engineering
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- KS4 Enterprise and Marketing
- KS4 Food Preparation and Nutrition
- KS4 Geography
- KS4 Graphics
- KS4 History
- KS4 Maths – Foundation
- KS4 Maths – Higher
- KS4 Modern Foreign Languages
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| Year Long Term Objective: To prepare pupils for the GCSE exam by covering the Theory for both the core and Paper and Boards sections and a broad range of Practical skills necessary to undertake the demands of the exam syllabus and NEA. | ||||||
| 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 | Continuation of the Charity Money Box | Introduction to core materials project | Manufacture for the core materials project | Adobe Suite project | Introduction to NEA worth 50% of the final GCSE grade |
| Medium Term Objective:To develop the pupils knowledge and understanding of the Specialist Papers and Boards content of the exam syllabus whilst reflecting on previous knowledge and developing a deeper understanding of the information. Students will 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 | Completion of NEA | Final exam preparation | Exam |
Introduction to practice NEA
Overview
Introduction to practice NEA -Charity money box project which will focus on a range of hand crafting techniques. Theory to cover – New & emerging technologies, Core materials suitable for their projects and their properties, the impact of new technologies on production methods, systems & control, energy production and mechanical devices
Example Key Words
NEA
Non examined assessment – creative design and manufacturing that is worth marks towards the final exam
Mechanical devices
Elements that are used to create movement within a product
Smart materials
New and innovative materials that are responsive to external factors
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 the Charity Money Box
Overview
Continuation of the Charity Money Box project with modelling, development using Computer Aided Design and manufacture . Theory to cover – Focused theory for Papers and Boards such as stock forms and sizes, surface treatments and finishes and forces and stresses. Continued theory for the core section – design and technological processes and design strategies
Example Key Words
Communication techniques
Ways in which a design idea can be displayed whether it is drawn or modelled
Assembly
Bringing different parts of a project together
Treatments & Finishes
A way of preserving or enhancing the surface of the material
Stock forms and Sizes
The different weights and sizes that paper and boards and sold in as standard.
Manufacturing
How products are made
Forces and stresses
The ability to withstand changes when different forces are applied
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Introduction to core materials project
Overview
Introduction to core materials project – Wellbeing subscription box that will include a variety of items made out of a range of the core materials including textiles, plastic, metal, timber and papers and boards. The theory covered during this half term will cover the core materials and their properties in line with the products made for the subscription box project.
Example Key Words
Shaping
Changing the form of the material using tools and equipment
Material Property
Characteristics of a material that make it particularly suitable for a specific purpose
Sources and origins of materials
Where materials come from in their raw state
Footprint
The impact a product will have socially and environmentally throughout the whole product life cycle.
Core Materials
A range of materials common to all product desigers work
Laminating
Layering materials to strengthen them or create a shape
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Manufacture for the core materials project
Overview
Manufacture for the subscription box and packaging. Theory to cover – alternative manufacturing processes for different scales of production for papers and boards.
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
Fabricating
To construct or manufacture
Printing Methods
A range of different techniques used to print on different surfaces
Scales of Production
The quantity of products that are made
Modelling processes
A way of communicating a design idea in 3D
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Adobe Suite project
Overview
Small Adobe suite computer based project. This will develop student’s Computer Aided Design skills so that they have explored a range of both hand crafting and computer based techniques.
Example Key Words
CAD
Computer Aided Design. Using software to draw a design
CAM
Computer Aided Manufacture. Using computer software to manufacture a design using machinery
Fabricating
To construct or manufacture
Printing Methods
A range of different techniques used to print on different surfaces
Scales of Production
The quantity of products that are made
Modelling processes
A way of communicating a design idea in 3D
External Links
www.technologystudent.com
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p
Introduction to NEA
Overview
Introduction to NEA worth 50% of the final GCSE grade.
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 and mock exam.
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 Properties
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
Design development
Dveloping an idea in multipe ways to finalise an idea
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