Design Technology

Timbers:

Exam board and specification	Pearson Edexcel GCSE Design & Technology: Timbers (1DT0/1F)
Scheme of assessment	Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) A project based on one of three exam board set contextual challenges (released 1^st June in Year 10). Students will research, design, make and evaluate a product. Weighting = 50% of final qualification	Final Written Exam Paper 100 marks 100 minutes 60% of the exam is timber specialist questions and 40% is core knowledge of all other DT areas Weighting = 50% of final qualification
Lesson time and grouping	Students are taught DT for five lessons a fortnight. They are taught in mixed ability groups.
Homework	Homework is set once a fortnight. Homework is a mix of retrieval practice, maths and practice exam-style questions.
Assessment during the course	Students will sit some 50-minutes summative assessments in class, every few terms. Year 10 mock (100 minutes) March/April of Year 10 Year 11 mock (100 minutes) December of Year 11
Useful curriculum links / revision guides	https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p > Core Content and Materials: Timbers Edexcel Technology Student: http://www.technologystudent.com/ Mr DT: http://www.mr-dt.com/ https://www.design-technology.info Preferred revision text: My Revision Notes: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology

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Year 10

Core theory: energy and emerging technologies

Timber theory

Core theory: mechanisms and metals

Core theory: CAD/CAM, Designers/design movements, smart/modern material

Core theory: plastics, freehand drawing skills

Timber theory

Core theory: materials, iterative design

NEA Begins

1.1 Investigating the needs and wants of the user

Year 11

NEA

1.2 Design brief and specification

2.1 Design ideas

NEA

2.1 Design ideas

2.2 Review

2.3 Design development

NEA

2.3 Design development

2.4 Communication

2.5 Review

NEA

3 Manufacture

4 Testing and evaluation

Exam preparation and revision

Hospitality & Catering:

Exam board and specification	WJEC Hospitality & Catering (Technical Award)
Scheme of assessment	Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) Unit 2 Content Students will research, design and cook a menu based on an exam-board set “real-life” scenario. Weighting = 60% of final qualification	Final Written Exam Paper Unit 1 Content A 1 hour 20 minute examination paper. The paper will contain both short and extended response questions. Weighting = 40% of final qualification
Lesson time and grouping	Students are taught H&C for five lessons a fortnight. They are taught in mixed ability groups.
Homework	Homework is set once a fortnight. Homework is a mix of revision, retrieval practice, research and extended writing.
Assessment during the course	Hospitality & Catering mini-paper (50 minutes) sat in class in December of Year 10. Year 10 mock (80 minutes) March/April of Year 10 Year 11 mock (80 minutes) December of Year 11
Useful curriculum links / revision guides	https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/ - an online learning hub. Big focus on food science and nutrition. https://www.nutrition.org.uk/ - the British Nutrition Foundation Website. Preferred revision text: CGP WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality & Catering: Revision Guide
Practical Lessons	Practical lessons account for 50% of lessons in year 10 – roughly equivalent to 6 times per half term.

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Year 10

1.1 – H&C Provision

Baking Methods

1.2 – How H&C Providers Operate

Sauce Making

1.3 – Health & Safety in H&C

Pastry Making

1.4 – Food Safety in H&C

Bread Making

2.1 – Importance of Nutrition

Complex Skills & Presentation

2.1 continued – Special Diets

Restaurant-style Cooking

Year 11

2.2 - Menu Planning & Production

Cooking for a consumer

NEA1

Exam Preparation & Revision

Food Preparation & Nutrition:

Exam board and specification	Eduqas GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition
Scheme of assessment	Non-exam Assessment (Coursework) 1: The Food Science Investigation Weighting = 15% of qualification.	Non-exam Assessment (Coursework) 2: The Food Preparation Assessment: Design, prepare and cook a menu based on a theme. Weighting = 35% of qualification	Final Written Examination Principles of Food Preparation & Nutrition 100 marks - 100 minutes Weighting = 50% of qualification
Lesson time and grouping	Students are taught FPN for five lessons a fortnight. They are taught in mixed ability groups.
Homework	Homework is set once a fortnight. Homework is a mix of revision, retrieval practice, research and extended writing.
Assessment during the course	Food Safety & Nutrition mini-paper (50 minutes) sat in class in November of Year 10. Special Diets & Diet Related Health mini-paper (50 minutes) sat in class in January of Year 10. Year 10 mock (100 minutes) March/April of Year 10 Year 11 mock (100 minutes) December of Year 11
Useful curriculum links / revision guides	https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/ - an online learning hub. Big focus on food science and nutrition. https://www.nutrition.org.uk/ - the British Nutrition Foundation Website. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-and-technology-gcse-food-preparation-and-nutrition/zvjh8xs - BBC videos. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ - visit the Home Economics: Food & Nutrition section. Preferred revision text: CGP GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition WJEC Eduqas Complete Revision & Practice
Practical Lessons	Practical lessons account for 50% of lessons in year 10 – roughly equivalent to 6 times per half term.

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Year 10

Food Safety & Microorganisms

Baking Methods

Nutrition

Sauce Making Methods

Diets & Health

Pastry Making

Environment & Industry

Bread Making

Preparing for NEA

Complex Skills

Food Provenance & Food Science

High Risk Foods

Year 11

Food Science Continued & Course Recap

NEA1: Food Science Investigation

NEA2: The Food Preparation Assessment

Revision /

Exam Technique

Textiles:

Exam board and specification	Pearson EdExcel GCSE Art & Design: Textiles
Scheme of assessment	Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) During Year 10 you will begin an individual coursework project which you will continue into Year 11. A practical design portfolio is created using a wide range of materials and techniques in drawing, mixed media, experimentation of different fabric and techniques. Weighting = 60% of qualification	Practical Examination Year 11 design and make project based on an exam board set assignment. The examination is a ten-hour practical examination which is supported by preliminary studies. Weighting = 40% of qualification
Lesson time and grouping	Students are taught Textiles for five lessons a fortnight. They are taught in mixed ability groups.
Homework	Homework is set once a fortnight. Homework is a mix of revision, retrieval practice, research and extended writing.
Assessment during the course	Year 10 mock (5 hours) March of Year 10 Year 11 mock (5 hours) November of Year 11
Useful curriculum links / revision guides	https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/art-and-design-2016.html www.pineterest.co.uk – website with access to many artists, designers and theme inspiration. https://colouricious.com/homemade-craft-ideas-textile-art-techniques/textile-art-gallery/surface-decoration/- A shop but many references to different textile techniques. http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/fashion-design-sketchbooks - Excellent website for examples of how to layout your work and link ideas * https://www.textileartist.org/- blog including artists and designers and current textile work.

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Year 10

Recording and inspiration: Natural Forms

Skill Workshops

Developing Final Design

Making Lampshade based on Inspiration theme

Introduction to self-directed project – Unit 1

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Developing & Making final Outcome

Unit 1

Introduction to exam brief

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Making final outcome

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Refining portfolio and submission of work