Resistant Materials Technology

Resistant Materials Technology prepares our students for the technological developments of the modern world. They can be creative and independent in designing a product to solve real life problems and are supported to learn a range of skills, using modern machines and equipment to manufacture products using wood, metal and plastics.

KS3

Students follow the Key Stage 3 Programme of Study for Design & Technology that involves designing & making tasks.

Through practical work students develop knowledge & understanding of tools and learn skills such as how to shape materials.

Students develop a variety of design skills such as free-hand sketching, tonal rendering, perspective and isometric drawing, 3D modelling, research & analysis, developing ideas, planning and evaluation.

Students also have access to computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to design and manufacture products.

Students follow a number of projects which are designed to cover the skills from the Programme of study. Each project is awarded a level on completion.

Project Planning

Year Group	Autumn Term		Spring Term		Summer Term
KS3	1st Half	2nd Half	1st Half	2nd Half	1st Half	2nd Half
MS1	Graphic skills	Pencil Holder	Animated coat hook	Animated coat hook	Re use project	Re use project
MS2	Graphic skills	Pencil Holder	Animated coat hook	Animated coat hook	Re use project	Re use project
MS3	Graphic skills	Pencil Holder	Animated coat hook	Animated coat hook	Re use project	Re use project
US1	Hanger	Hanger	Desk Tidy	Desk Tidy	Re use project	Re use project
US2	Hanger	Hanger	Desk Tidy	Desk Tidy	Re use project	Re use project
US3	Photo frame	Photo frame	Reuse Project	Reuse Project	Storage	Storage
US4	Graphic skills	Hanger	Re use project	Reuse project	Cool Fan	Cool Fan

GCSE

GCSE – Course Programme

What will I study?

Much of the work during lessons will involve practical activities and a main project will involve pupils making a useful object which they will take home.

The course will give students the opportunity to use CAD software to enhance the quality of their work and also develop their designing skills. Students will be supported on the course with project guide booklets and mark sheets to help them through the major project.

Regular marking and feedback will enable progress to be made throughout the project and ensure problems are quickly addressed.

Homework will be related to the knowledge and understanding of the course and some will also be related to the major project.

How will I be assessed?

60% of the final mark is for the project work (coursework)

40% of the final mark is for the final written paper. Many of the questions will be on designing and making similar products to those made in school.

Entry Level – Course Programme

What will I study?

Use of materials including wood, metal, plastic and smart materials as well as components, tools, processes and finishes through practical tasks and designing and making products.

How is the course structured and graded?

The course is assessed by one controlled assessment, designing and making a quality product. Creativity and innovation are encouraged.

Overall marks for project and written paper: 40% gains an Entry level 1, 60% gains Entry level 2 and 80% gains Entry level 3.

What do I need ?

To help pupils produce work of a high quality it is recommended that a range of graphic materials are purchased:

Pencils – 2H HB 2B
Crayons – a basic set of coloured pencils
300 mm ruler
Fine line ink pen – black

Course Outline (Project Planning for 2018-2020)

US5/6 GCSE

Autumn

Graphic, Core Content
Re-use project, Core Content

Spring

Design Concept, Timber/Plastic
Design Concept, Plastic/metal

Summer

Mini Contextual challenge

US8/9 GCSE & Entry Level

Autumn

Contextual Challenge, Investigate/Design
Contextual Challenge, Design/Make

Spring

Contextual Challenge, Make
Contextual Challenge, Evaluation

Summer

Revision, Coursework Deadline
Revision, Examinations