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Design Engineering
Students make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems in our state-of-the-art workshops and design studio.
Pupils are inspired to demonstrate their analytical skills, curiosity, creativity and a passion for producing designs which have never been seen before.
Through a structured approach, they will gain an understanding of the world around them and how every product has had critical decisions made to form the final outcome, from shape and form to function and the material properties.
Pupils will be motivated to immerse themselves in the battle between form and function, as understanding the key to good design is finding a balance between the two.
Ergonomics, anthropometrics and inclusive design will be identified and evaluated for use as a vital factor in all design work. Knowledge of design history and key influencers will broaden their design thinking skills and help them to become more well-rounded and knowledgeable, grounding their ideas in principles that have been passed down for centuries.
| GCSE 3D Design |
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Product, interior and architectural design studies, jewellery and body adornment. The aim of this course is to explore and understand the design process, from developing ideas through to the creation of a final 3D prototype that satisfies the demands of a design brief. Initial ideas will be communicated in 2D through conventional drawing and 3D via Computer Aided Design (CAD) using the program 3DS Max or Fusion 360, leading to the refinement stage, whereupon 3D prototypes are created using a wide range of modelling techniques. Pupils will learn a range of techniques utilising the workshop machinery to realise their creativity. Is the 3D Design course right for me?The GCSE 3D Design course allows pupils to develop a broad spectrum of design skills, producing a variety of outcomes, including Furniture, Lighting, Jewellery and Product Design. 3D Design is primarily concerned with designing to meet a need in a functional and aesthetic manner. Studying 3D Design could be the first step towards a wide range of careers. Anyone who might eventually wish to train as a designer, working in areas such as Architecture, Industrial Design, Product, Furniture, Theatre & Film Sets, Jewellery and Engineering etc., The course requires pupils to think creatively using problem-solving skills to develop unique and interesting solutions to everyday design problems. Pupils work on individual projects, building up a portfolio of work including designs, personal research and also a critical studies journal to record and respond to their growing awareness of, and interest in, design history and contemporary practice. Towards the end of the third term it is expected that pupils will be initiating their own work following their particular strengths and interests. AssessmentGCSE Three-Dimensional Design (1 DT0) AO1 - Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. AO2 - Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3 - Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. AO4 - Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language. |
| GCSE Engineering |
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Engineering is an increasingly innovative and exciting area in which to work. It affects every aspect of modern life - from skyscrapers to smart phones, cars to graphic products. This new GCSE introduces pupils to a host of new technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting and shape memory alloys, helping them to gain practical skills and understanding to inspire a lifelong interest in engineering. It will particularly appeal to those who enjoy being creative, with an affinity for drawing, design, mathematics and problem solving. The course includes a series of mini practical projects, the development of knowledge and understanding, and a coursework-based major project. Pupils will be given the platform to be experts in their design story, with the ability to communicate their thought processes and intentions through writing, discussion, recording and the refining of ideas in sketch and model format and final 3D outcomes. They will be encouraged to combine knowledge and skills within the subject to master their design thinking and manipulate different media to create highly imaginative and innovative solutions, taking ideas from 2D sketches through to functional prototypes. Exploration and experimentation are powerful tools within the subject, and pupils will be afforded the time and resources to embrace this freedom and become leaders in their own learning within a three-dimensional and engineering world. Is the Engineering course right for me?If you are interested in any technical career or Engineering this is the GCSE for you. GCSE Engineering aims to develop problem solving and design skills, to encourage curiosity, to stimulate interest and to promote the enjoyment of applying scientific and design principles to a practical situation whilst providing scope for pupils to expand their own ideas. Knowledge and experience are gained from a variety of sources and are used in conjunction with experimentation and demonstration to produce practical solutions to a wide variety of problems. Some of the areas in which your expertise will improve as a result of studying D&T are:
Assessment60% Coursework (one major project via a brief set by AQA in June) |
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