Designing and making, delivered through the materials of Wood, Metal and Plastic. Activities undertaken use a range of materials (control systems such as mechanism and electronics may be used) to produce products and systems solving real life situations.
Examination Details
Assessment : Coursework 60%. This consists of a final coursework project, that shows all the skills and knowledge acquired over the course. The final project will usually take the form of usable/useful product, supported by a folio of graphical/ written evidence. The project will represent about 40 hours of supervised time.
Examination 40%. The written paper is designed to test the students’ understanding of making, applying appropriate systems and designing ability. A preparation sheet is issued on 1 March in the year of the exam, to highlight the design context to be covered in the exam paper.
Teaching Staff:
Mr R Hudson
Mr D Wigglesworth
Topics Taught
Designing
The Design Process
Identifying a need
Generating ideas
Design Brief Development of ideas
Research & Analysis
Evaluation
Support theory
Ergonomics and Anthropometrics. Product Analysis. Presentation and Communication Skills, including ICT. Aesthetic considerations. Materials properties and uses. Adhesives.
Making
Manufacture Planning, Techniques, Processes and Issues. Use of tools and machines. CAD/CAM. Quality control & assurance. Health and Safety.
Additional practices
Control and mechanical systems. Industrial practices. Economic and business understanding. Material characteristics. Principles of production. Social influences.
What can I do with a Resistant Materials qualification?
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Further Education
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Possible Employment
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AS/A level Product Design
AS/A level Graphic Product Design
GNVQ – Manufacturing
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Engineering Careers
Building and Construction Careers
Product Design
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