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

US1

Bird Box design and research.

Properties of resistant materials.

Technical drawing/2 point perspective.

Planning and making of bird box.

Evaluation of final design.

Research and identification of electronic components.

Using CAD/CAM to design and make a night light.

Assembly and soldering of an electronic circuit.

Evaluation of final design.

Researching bridge designs.

Identification of different types of motion.

Planning and making of chosen bridge design.

Testing bridge design.

US2

Bird Box design and research.Properties of resistant materials.

Technical drawing/2 point perspective.

Planning and making of bird box.

Evaluation of final design.

Research and identification of electronic components.

Using CAD/CAM to design and make a night light.

Assembly and soldering of an electronic circuit.

Evaluation of final design.

Researching bridge designs.

Identification of different types of motion.

Planning and making of chosen bridge design.

Testing bridge design.

US3

Bird Box design and research.Properties of resistant materials.

Technical drawing/2 point perspective.

Planning and making of bird box.

Evaluation of final design.

Research and identification of electronic components.

Using CAD/CAM to design and make a night light.

Assembly and soldering of an electronic circuit.

Evaluation of final design.

Researching bridge designs.

Identification of different types of motion.

Planning and making of chosen bridge design.

Testing bridge design.

US4

Bird Box design and research.Properties of resistant materials.

Technical drawing/2 point perspective.

Planning and making of bird box.

Evaluation of final design.

Research and identification of electronic components.

Using CAD/CAM to design and make a night light.

Assembly and soldering of an electronic circuit.

Evaluation of final design.

Researching bridge designs.

Identification of different types of motion.

Planning and making of chosen bridge design.

Testing bridge design.

US5

Bird Box design and research.Properties of resistant materials.

Technical drawing/2 point perspective.

Planning and making of bird box.

Evaluation of final design.

Research and identification of electronic components.

Using CAD/CAM to design and make a night light.

Assembly and soldering of an electronic circuit.

Evaluation of final design.

Researching bridge designs.

Identification of different types of motion.

Planning and making of chosen bridge design.

Testing bridge design.

US6

Properties of resistant materials.

Mechanisms and types of motion.

Technical drawing/isometric.

Designing and making of mechanical toy.

Evaluation of final design.

Properties of materials.

Researching storage items.

Design ideas.

Technical drawing/3rd angle orthographic.

Design development section.

Planning and making of storage item.

Evaluation of product.

Properties of resistant materials – metals.

Industrial processes – metal pewter casting and enamelling.

Designing and making of pendant/keyring.

Packaging design.

US7

Properties of resistant materials.

Mechanisms and types of motion.

Technical drawing/isometric.

Designing and making of mechanical toy.

Evaluation of final design.

Properties of materials.

Researching storage items.

Design ideas.

Technical drawing/3rd angle orthographic.

Design development section.

Planning and making of storage item.

Evaluation of product.

Properties of resistant materials – metals.

Industrial processes – metal pewter casting and enamelling.

Designing and making of pendant/keyring.

Packaging design.

GCSE

GCSE Design & Technology –Timber Products (1DTO/IF)- Pearson Edexcel

‘This course begins by focussing on the ‘Core’ elements of Design & Technology, ensuring that students are aware of the key factors involved in the subject, then continues by specialising on a specific material category. The students will carry out a number of projects and ‘Focussed Practical Tasks’ extending on their learning, knowledge and skills within their material option.’

The GCSE in ‘Timber Products’ enables students to understand and apply design processes through which they explore, create and evaluate a range of outcomes. The qualification enables students to use creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. It gives students opportunities to apply knowledge from other disciplines, including mathematics, science, art and design, computing and the humanities.

Students will acquire subject knowledge in Design & Technology that builds on KS3, incorporating knowledge and understanding of different materials and manufacturing processes in order to design and make, with confidence, prototypes in response to issues, needs, problems and opportunities. Students will learn how to take design risks, helping them to become resourceful, innovative and enterprising citizens. Students should develop an understanding of the impact on daily life of the wider world and understand that high quality design and technology is important to the creativity, culture, sustainability, wealth and wellbeing of the nation and the global community.

What do I study?

The ‘Timber Products’ course comprises of two units of study:-

Component 1: Written examination – 1 hour 45mins, worth 50% of the qualification

The paper consists of two sections. Section A is assessed on the Core content and Section B on the material category the student has chosen (Timber Products). Both sections contain a mixture of different question styles, including open-response, graphical, calculation and extended-open-response questions. Calculators may be used in the examination. Section A is 40 marks and contains 10 marks worth of calculation questions. Section B is 60 marks and contains 5 marks worth of calculation questions.

Component 2: Non-examined Assessment, worth 50% of the qualification

Students will undertake a project based on a contextual challenge released by the exam board a year before certification. The project will test students’ skills in investigation, designing, making and evaluating a prototype of a product

Are there any extra perks?

As well as completing the work necessary for the course, we aim to incorporate visits to industry to see manufacturing in practice. We like to encourage extra- curricular activities such as the ‘Design Technology’ club to provide extra support for students when completing their examination coursework.

Should I do this course?

Students who have an interest in general Design & Technology, Graphic Design or Engineering and have the following skills and aptitudes and particular interests will benefit from this course:

• Workshop/ craft skills;

• An aptitude for ICT, particularly CAD;

• A variety of drawing skills, including Technical drawing;

• Are motivated to work independently.

The course provides a good foundation for numerous creative careers, which include the following:-

Product Design, Design Engineering, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design to name but a few….

Assessment:

50% Written Examination 1DT0/1F: 1 paper lasting 1 hour 45 minutes

50% NEA 1DT0/IF: Non-examined Assessment – (Coursework)

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