Term 1: NEA - Coursework AO1
NEA - Non Exam Assessment - Coursework commenced
Students will be continuing the investigation phase of their NEA, investigating, researching and analysing existing products and the relevant market - for their chosen product. The context in which they will be designing is provided by the exam board, usually a choice of three.
Controlled Assessment Tasks
AO1 - Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities 20 marks (/100)
Investigation
Initial point of planning research for a project
Develop the individual:
To ensure projects are planned properly and work is completed on schedule
Create a supportive community:
- To become organised individuals.
- To be able to plan and execute relevant market research
Term 2: Coursework - NEA AO2 + AO3
Students will be completing the design brief and specification phase of their coursework, condensing down their previous research and deciding on a direction for the design phase.
Students will move on to completing a range of ideas and developments, modelling their ideas and drawing on previous research to inform design decisions.
NEA AO2 - Producing a design brief and specification ( 10 marks / 100)
NEA AO3 - Generating design ideas (20 marks / 100)
Design brief
A statement of intent of the project - what is going to be made
Specification
A list of rules the product must do to be successful
Develop the individual:
To realise design concepts through research and using their ideas and concepts discovered so far
Create a supportive community:
- To ensure that they are able to meet deadlines and be efficient with their time
Term 3: Coursework - NEA AO2 AO3
Students will be working on realising their design ideas, using modelling and prototyping techniques to create their products. Designs will be sketched by hand with the addition of CAD techniques - alongside use of CAM machines to reflect industry processes. Students will annotate and explore different design possibilities with a range of materials throughout this process - arriving at a final design with a matching final prototype
NEA AO3 - 60 marks / 100
Initial concept
An idea which is very early in its development
Specification
A list of rules a product must do to be successful
Develop the individual:
Students will be reflecting on design choices and using the iterative design process to arrive at a final concept and model to show their finalised idea in relation to the brief. Students will reflect on design choices and explain their reasoning
Create a supportive community:
To realise a final concept on a schedule, mimicing deadlines and production schedules as seen in industry
Term 4: Coursework - NEA AO2 AO3 + Exam revision
Students will be finishing their prototype production, recording their making process and reflecting on design decisions under AO2 of the specification.
Students will move to analysing and evaluating their product against the specification
In theory lessons, students will consolidate their manufacturing and DT knowledge from Year 10 - completing mock papers and increasing confidence in answering exam style questions.
AO3 - completion of evaluation and analysis of the product produced against the specification.
Students will complete a range of previous past papers to increase confidence in the exam style and questioning seen in DT exams. Students subject knowledge is tested and reflected on, building confidence in product analysis, industry techniques and material/tool knowledge.
Innovation
Designing a product which is forward thinking and solves a problem
Aesthetic
How a product looks
Erognomics
How a product feels in your hand
Develop the individual:
- To develop subject knowledge on how things are manufactured and the needs of different cultures who may be purchasing the product on the market.
Create a supportive community:
- To develop team working skills and enhancing communication skills as part of a design team / group working activities
Term 5: Revision for end of year examination
Revision
Preparation for exam having submitted coursework in early May. Students will complete mock papers in exam conditions
CADCAM
Computer aided design and manufacture
Sustainability
Designing a product which does not damage the environment throughout its life
Product life cycle
The journey a product goes through from manufacturing to recycling or disposal
Develop the individual:
To prepare for examination.
Create a supportive community:
To be organised and fully informed with the exam requirements.
Term 6: Revision for end of year examination
Revision
Continuation of revision for examination in mid June.
Design feature
An aspect of a product which aids it in solving a problem
Develop the individual:
- To prepare for examination.
Create a supportive community:
- To ensure that student is fully prepared for the examination.