GCSE Electronics Year 10 Projects

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GCSE Electronics

GCSE AQA CODE 4540

Year 11

Unit 1 Exam: 40%

Written /drawn paper. Topics include:

Electrical Safety

Science of Components

Information System Processing

Processes and Manufacture

Unit 2

Controlled Assessment

60% of your final grade:

Produce a folder of design work and a final piece. You will be assessed on researching, designing, developing ,

Making, testing, evaluating and your use of software including circuit wizard

Year 10 Projects

Light sensor game

Timer (astable) circuit warning sign

Programmable alarm circuit with magnetic sensors

In-depth training in Circuit Wizard

Future Studies / Careers:

Product Design A-Level at our sixth form.

Vocational qualifications at College or

Sixth Form.

Apprenticeships.

Higher Educational Studies:

Study Design or Engineering BA or BSc

Degree courses at University.

Design & Technology

Careers:

Electrical Engineering

Apprenticeships

Programmer

Computer Scientist

Robotics

GCSE Engineering

GCSE AQA CODE 48501

Year 11

Unit 1 Exam: 40%

Written /drawn paper. Topics include:

Materials and components

Design and Market Influences

Processes and Manufacture

Unit 2

Controlled Assessment

60% of your final grade:

Unit two comprises three parts: a design project, a plan and make project to drawings and a link project that covers CAD CAM in School

Year 10 Projects

- Engineering drawing skills

- Machining

- Forge work

- Making a junior hack saw

- Desk lamp

- Tool holder and tools

Future Studies / Careers:

Product Design A-Level at our sixth form.

Vocational qualifications at College or Sixth Form.

Apprenticeships.

Higher Educational Studies:

Study Design or Engineering BA or

BSc Degree courses at University.

Design & Technology

Careers:

Engineering

Careers in manufacturing

Machining

Apprenticeships

GCSE Food -

New for 2016

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

Written Examination: 50%

We will learn about cereals, fruit & vegetables, sugars, dairy, fats, meat, fish and vegetarian alternatives, where they come from, their value in the diet & their working characteristics. We will also study the role of the main nutrients, their sources, function and deficiency diseases.

Your studies will help you to understand the huge challenges that we face globally to supply the world with nutritious, safe food.

Non-exam Assessment 50%:

Food Investigation 15% - You will be asked to conduct a practical scientific food investigation, assessing your skills and understanding of the scientific principles behind a dish.

Food Preparation 35% - You are challenged to plan, prepare, cook and present a menu assessing your knowledge and skills planning, preparing, cooking and presenting the food.

Year 10 Work

We will cook every week to learn to safely and skilfully create a wide range of delicious quality dishes including: super starters, mouth-watering mains and delicious desserts. Time will also be spent conducting edible experiments to understand the changes that occur during preparation and cooking.

Skills for life:

Practical Cooking Skills and an improved awareness of Food and Health issues.

Future Studies:

A-Level Food at our sixth form.

Vocational qualifications at local Colleges or Apprenticeships.

Higher Educational Studies:

BSc Degree courses at University in Food and

Nutrition, Food Science & Technology, Public

Where can success take me?

Catering, Hospitality Management, Food &

Nutrition, Food Science, Dietitian, Nursing ,

Teaching, Professional Cookery, Patisserie &

Confectionary, Front of House, Food &

Beverage Service, Food Manufacturing,

Environmental Health, Quality Control, Food

Buyer, Business Management, Product

Designer, Food Technologist, Food Journalist,

Food Critic, Sports Science, Health & Social

Care, Child Care,

GCSE Graphic products

GCSE AQA 4550

Year 11

Unit 1 Exam: 40%

Written /drawn paper. Topics include:

Materials and components

Design and Market Influences

Paper and card Engineering

Processes and Manufacture

Unit 2

Controlled Assessment

60% of your final grade:

Produce a folder of design work and a final piece. You will be assessed on researching, designing, developing , making ,testing and evaluating.

Year 10 Projects

Drawing skills

Dubai inspired aftershave/ perfume

Project

Happy Meal Activity Box

Easter Egg Packaging

Pop up cards

Acrylic Key ring/ vacuum packed

Future Studies / Careers:

Product Design A-Level at our sixth form.

Vocational qualifications at College or

Sixth Form.

Apprenticeships.

Higher Educational Studies:

Study Design BA or BSc Degree courses at University.

Design & Technology

Careers

Art Director

Teacher

Illustration

Multimedia designer

Visual journalist

Packaging designer

Brand Identity developer Web Design

Product Design Logo Designer

Architecture Broadcast Designer

Photography Signage Designer

Logo Designers Video game designer

Advertising

GCSE Resistant Materials

GCSE AQA 4562

Year 11

Unit 1 Exam: 40%

Written /drawn paper. Topics include:

Materials and components

Design and Market Influences

Sustainability of Design

Unit 2

Controlled Assessment

60% of your final grade:

Produce a folder of design work and a final piece. You will be assessed on researching, designing, developing, making, testing and evaluating.

Year 10 Projects

- Pewter cast cufflinks and jewellery

- Flat pack furniture

- Computer Aided Design

- Computer Aided Manufacture

Future Studies / Careers:

Product Design A-Level at our sixth form.

Vocational qualifications at College or Sixth Form.

Apprenticeships.

Design & Technology

Careers:

Industrial Designer

Product Designer

Engineer

Apprentice / Trades

Careers in Manufacturing

Ergonomist

Materials Scientist

GCSE Textiles

GCSE AQA CODE 4570

Year 11

Unit 1 Exam: 40%

Written /drawn paper. Topics include:

Materials and components

Design and Market Influences

Processes and Manufacture

Unit 2

Controlled Assessment

60% of your final grade:

Produce a folder of design work and a final piece. You will be assessed on researching, designing, developing, making, testing and evaluating.

Year 10 Projects

 Skills Booklet (includes: Construction Techniques, Fashion &

Decorative Techniques )

 Ethical Fashion Project

 Artist Inspired Cushion Project

Future Studies / Careers:

Art & Design Textiles A-Level at our sixth form.

Vocational qualifications at College or

Sixth Form.

Apprenticeships.

Higher Educational Studies:

Study Design BA Degree courses at

University.

Design & Technology

The future of the textiles industry is all about innovation, science and technology. Textiles are evolving to become interactive, entertaining and in some cases lifesaving. Of course we will always need beautiful clothes but without the textiles industry there are

Careers: Fashion designer, tailor, dress maker, garment technician, interior designer, architect, model, costume designer, children toys designer, machinist, manufacturer, buyer, visual merchandiser, stylist, teacher, marketer, footwear designer, sports wear designer, textiles designer, fashion illustrator, journalist, photographer, surface decoration designer.

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