GCSE DT Course Outline Exam Board AQA Narrated

GCSE DT Course Outline Exam Board: AQA (Narrated by Miss Davies, so it will be helpful to make sure the sound is on!) DT totally helped create PPE for the NHS – take a look at my photo! Over 170, 000 and climbing!

GCSE DT – Course Outline The course has key areas of study; core and specialist technical principles, designing and manufacturing and a broad range of techniques. This is split into the following: • Unit 1: This is a 2 hour exam worth 100 marks and which makes up 50% of your grade. Range of questions from multiple choice to drawing. • Unit 2: This is coursework known as NEA. This is also worth 100 marks and makes up 50% of your grade. You will choose 1 of the 3 titles given, investigate and explore this and then design and create a prototype. These are the images you can see on the slides!

Who should choose DT? ! • People who are passionate about design and the way things work. • People who enjoy a practical environment but don’t mind a challenge and will challenge. • People who enjoy creating new things or developing others. • You don’t have to be great at drawing! • Like to research into new ideas and find out what people like/want or need – investigating. • Experimenting and exploring with all materials. • People who don’t mind writing/evaluating their ideas or other ideas. • People who don’t mind giving up some of their extra time.

Why choose GCSE DT? ! (Who wouldn’t? ) What skills will I learn/develop? ü Problem solving by showing resilience in realising problems and finding solutions. ü You’ll be able to research and analyse data that helps you create some fantastic design ideas that are original and high quality. ü Be able to think outside of the box and improve existing or create new products. ü You’ll be able to work with a variety of material confidently and experiment with these. ü You’ll be able to understand how DT is applied to everyday life and the importance on the skills needed and lacking in our economy. ü Communication by showing your ideas clearly through writing, drawing and modelling. ü Personal organisation as you will be planning your own time to meet deadlines and create your NEA. ü Working under pressure by rising to deadlines and making products independently.

Where can DT take you? There apprenticeships you can study as well as A levels, these include: • Art and Design • Games Design 3 D Printing Designer • Graphics • Engineering Visual Merchandiser • Textile Design • Carpentry & Joinery Engineer • Design, Surveying and Planning Aerospace Engineer • Electronics And more!! These are the sorts of the jobs it can lead to… Clothes Designer Fashion Designer Product Designer Interior Designer Architect App Designer Builder

To conclude, here is what some students have said about DT… Liam… “I found that DT was a very interesting and definitely a fun subject to study. DT isn’t just about writing either you are able to learn different techniques and apply them in the workshop and is probably one of the most fun things in the school. There is also lots of different topics that are studied as well many different areas that you can specialise in during YR 10 & 11. Overall DT is just a banging subject. ” Josh… “If you don’t pick it or like it, I have no words. It was one of my favourite subjects and Miss Davies always helped. I learnt a lot and I really enjoyed it. ” Mantas… “Doing DT gives you a great knowledge about things all over the world and also practicing and using all the equipment/machines is very useful as you may need them further on in life. I would recommend picking DT as a subject because Miss Davies will make it a great experience. ” Anna… “DT was one of my favourite subjects as it allowed me to learn different skills with various machines, tools and materials. It was challenging at times but I was able to get through it and Miss Davies and Mr Brett are really supportive. I loved creating my chair and doing all the research, testing and experimenting to create it. I’ve learned so much and it will stay with me. DT also gave me the opportunity to grow my friendships and become closer with people. ” Anymore questions or want examples? Email me @ holly. davies@westbourne. attrust. org. uk