Homework Booklet
Subject: GCSE Graphics
Year Group: Year 11
Term: Spring
GCSE Graphics Homework is set to enable students prepare for their Controlled Assessment
tasks during lessons and also consolidate essential knowledge required to do well in the written
exam. Students are given opportunities to develop their independent learning skills in
Research, Design Development, Annotating and Making Tasks. This terms Homework also
includes Revision Guides to help prepare students for their half termly mock exams.
Literacy Focus: Use correct Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. Use Adjectives, Connectives
and Complex Sentences. Do NOT copy and paste text from the internet. Read, Understand and
Record interesting facts in your own words. Remember to use KEY technical words in Graphics.
Date Set and Date Due
Wednesdays
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4/01
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday - Modelling using Grey Board.
Exam Revision Topics: Industry Processes - Vacuum Forming, Line Bending
and Laser Cutting pages 44&45 of Revision Guide.
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11/01
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday - Modelling using MDF
Exam Revision Topics: Industry Processes - Methods of Production page 46
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18/01
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday - Modelling using Acrylic. Exam Revision Topics: Mock 3 Revision
Pack and Check List
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25/01
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday - Modelling using the Vacuum Former. Exam Revision Topics: Mini
Mock 1
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1/02
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday – Making. Exam Revision Topics: Mini Mock 2
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8/02
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday – Making. Exam Revision Topics: AQA Design Question Prep Research Image Board & 2 Design Ideas Draft 1
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22/02
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday - Making
Exam Revision Topics: AQA Design Question Prep - Research Image Board &
2 Design Ideas Draft 2
Page 1 of 2
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1/03
Coursework: Making Vacuum Formed Packaging Component (Board Game &
Travel) Extension - Vacuum Forming - A*-A Extension Activity
Exam Revision Topics: RAG Topic List
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8/03
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursday - Industry Modifications
Exam Revision Topics: RAG Topic List
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15/03
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursdays - Evaluation & Testing
Exam Revision Topics: Mini Mock 3
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22/03
Coursework: Attend GCSE Graphics Homework Club on Wednesday or
Thursdays - Evaluation & Testing - Complete all Coursework for Marking
Exam Revision Topics: Mini Mock 4
Challenge Homework
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Show knowledge of industry practice. Record in Production Diary.
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Produce a final outcome(s) that is commercially viable.
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Attend D&T Graphics E&E Clubs on Wednesdays or Thursdays to use workshop
equipment.
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Extended writing used to write a detailed Evaluation.
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Homework is well written and presented in a creative format.
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Present homework to the whole class.
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Practice the Design Question of the written exam in order to improve overall exam
technique.
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Create revision maps.
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