KS5

In the Sixth form we currently offer student Edexcel Product Design. Within this syllabus students are able to focus on either Graphics or Resistant Materials, depending on where their strength lies.

The two specifications are very similar and the students will be taught as one group for core elements, along with allocated time for the specialism

Design and Technology at Chelmer Valley High School offers students an opportunity to gain personal satisfaction and a positive experience from working with a variety of systems in their own managed environment.  We ensure they build on and extend the knowledge, understanding and skill established in GCSE D&T courses.  The course promotes progression through AS &A2 levels and provides a suitable foundation for the study of D&T related courses in further education/employment.

Students will be encouraged to :-

                Involve independent learning, creativity and innovation.

                Link their work to the industrial and commercial world.

                Develop positive attitudes of cooperation and citizenship.

   Develop their own innovation, creativity and skills to produce high quality products.

                Use ICT to enhance their design and technological capability.

                Develop as discerning consumers able to make informed choices.

                Develop critical thinking and collaborative skills.

 

We have also offered in 2007 AQA Product Design in Textiles.

The advanced level is in two parts;

Year 12               ~         Advanced Subsidiary  (AS)  50% of the total award.

Year 13               ~         Advanced level            (A2)  50% of the total award.

Unit 1: Written paper  1 ½ hours        30% of AS marks          (15% of total award) Paper is based primarily on material and components Unit 2: Coursework    40% of AS marks.                                  (20% of total award) Focus on industrial and commercial practice. May take a number of forms; a single design and make project, two smaller projects or a portfolio of work Unit 3: Written paper  1 ½ hours         30% of AS marks.          (15% of total award) This paper will assess primarily design and market influences. Unit 4: Coursework :                                                                  (15% of total award) The product study ~ an in depth study of the designing and making of a product. An ability to research, analyse and communicate your understanding of a particular manufactured product. 2000 words on A4 on a topic of interest. May be based on the development and manufacture. Unit 5: Coursework:                                                                    (15% of total award) A Single, substantial project using any material or combination of materials. Unit 6: Written paper:             3 hours                                          (20% of total award) This paper contains questions on the three sections of the subject content.