FUN, CHALLENGING, CREATIVE, EXCITING DEVELOP SKILLS, DESIGN & MAKE PRODUCTS

Throughout these courses there is a large emphasis on ‘learning by doing’.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS – 2009 TO 2011

Four subject areas:AQA Product DesignOCR GraphicsOCR TextilesBTEC First diploma in Hospitality

GCSE PRODUCT DESIGNKey points:

●3 lessons per week (Typical format: 2 project based, 1 subject theory).●60% Coursework assignment●40% exam (2 hour written exam)

●One tier exam system – A* to G

●No material constraints. You choose the material that is best suited to the product you design.

●An opportunity to study ‘conceptual design’ (that doesn’t have to function).

●Design, make, package and market approach with a focus on ‘creativity’.

●Sketchbooks are used to document your design/development work.

●Opportunity to use a wide range of processes & techniques including CAD/CAM, electronics & PIC CHIP technology, textiles, woodwork, plastics manufacturing, graphics & packaging, smart & recycled materials.

GCSE GRAPHICSKey points:

●3 lessons per week (Typical format: 2 project based, 1 subject theory).●60% Coursework assignment.●40% exam (1hour 30minutes written exam x2).

●One tier exam system – A* to G

●Graphical based materials used throughout the course.

●No longer required to sit a ‘technical drawing based exam’.

●Cardboard engineering and modelling in 3D.

●Focus on presentation and desk top publishing.

●Opportunity to use a range of drawing skills & techniques including: technical, formal, 2dimensional, 3dimensional, rendering, the use of ICT (CAD).

GCSE TEXTILESKey points:

●3 lessons per week (Typical format: 2 project based, 1 subject theory).●60% Coursework assignment.●40% exam (1hour 30minutes written exam x2).

●One tier exam system – A* to G

●Fabric/textiles based materials used throughout the course.

●Dress making, interiors & furnishings, toys & games.

●Pattern making and testing of fabrics.

●Focus on machining and embroidery skills.

●Opportunity to use a range of techniques including: embroidery, appliqué’, garment construction, decoration techniques,

BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY

Key points:

This course is a vocational/applied learning option within the DT options structure

●6 lessons per week (Typical format: 4 practical based, 2 subject theory).

Two double and two single lessons.

● 100% coursework assignment.● Assessed by internally set assignments.

● 360 Guided learning hours delivered in six units over the two year course.

● Provides knowledge and skills to access any career linked to the hospitality industry.

● Hospitality events based at CVC and out of school in commercial facilities.

● Opportunity to use industrial catering equipment.

● You will be expected to wear a catering uniform.

● Opportunity to prepare and cook a wide range of different dishes.

● This course is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s.