Long Term Plan
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Subject: |
Design & Technology – Product Design |
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Year: |
11 |
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Module |
Theme |
Overview |
Time |
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Six: Major GCSE coursework project |
Introduction
to major coursework project Research |
Students to investigate a wide range
of research regarding given theme for the project. Research is then
summarized and conclusions are made. |
Summer
Term |
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Designing and Development |
Students will
produce ideas for their product and develop them using 2D and 3D modeling
techniques including ProDesktop CAD finalising their design before
manufacture. |
Autumn
Term 1 |
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Product manufacture – 3D element |
Students
will plan and manufacture their products using CAD/CAM. The longest part
being the development of CAD for manufacture of product using |
Autumn
Term 2 |
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Mock GCSE
Exam preparation |
Students
will revise and practice exam questions. |
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Continuing
to manufacture and production of 2D elements |
Students
will produce 2D elements such as packaging and marketing materials and test
and evaluate their products using appropriate techniques. Design
folder checked with feedback to student. |
Spring
Term 1 |
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Four: Revision for GCSE examinations |
Exam
preparation - Review of theory and skills learnt. |
Teacher
led revision using videos, books and internet. Students
are given a range of questions to answer and discuss. Sample exam papers
practiced. Skills
needed for examination practiced with small FPT’s Department
website visited for revision materials. |
Spring
Term 2 |
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Exam
preparation |
Revision
– revision list given to students for independent learning. |
Summer
Term |