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Design & Technology
Delivering Innovation in Qualifications
Why come to OCR?
Takes
initiative
Inspirational
Easy
Accessible
to teach
“We design
21st Century
qualifications”
Delivering Innovation in Qualifications
We’re making
GCSE changes
easier for you
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the
extra
mile
Latest
information
Support
process
“We take care
and understand
your needs
and demands”
Delivering Innovation in Qualifications
What are the
changes?
Extended
writingDiscrimination
in
Course
content
isexaminations
up to date
Flexible
assessment
Controlled
Disability
act requirements
“We welcome
and make the
most of change”
Flexible
assessment
Learning
approaches
Re-sits
Time management
Motivation
Pressure
“Curriculum
options increased
and improved”
Controlled
assessment
Authenticating
learners
work
Replacement
to
coursework
Straightforward
marking
Levels
of
control
Fitting assessments in
“Formative
and summative
assessment”
Design &
Technology
E-portfolio
option
Iconic designers
andchallenge
products
Any
materials
Innovation
Short
course
Unitised
or
linear
New controlled
assessment topics
“An inspired
and lively
specification”
Unit A551:
Design &
Technology
Content
Developing and Applying
Design Skills
• Developing and writing a design brief.
• Drawing up a specification.
• Generating design proposals
Unit A552:
Designing and Making Innovation Challenge
• ‘Design and Making’– a practical examination that encourages
flair, innovation and working with a range of modelling materials
Unit A553:
Making, Testing and Marketing products
• Prototype manufacture.
• Testing, evaluating and marketing
Unit A554:
Designing Influences
• Examination testing knowledge and
understanding of the factors that influence
designing, iconic products, trendsetters,
design eras and design movements.
Innovator Suite
FullTwo
course
completion
Unitised
or
linear
Short
course
short
courses
Sustainability
“An exciting and
innovative array of
specifications”
New controlled
assessment topics
Unit 1:
Innovator
Suite
Content
Introduction to Designing and Making
• Demonstrate creativity
• Developing designing skills
• Demonstrate making skills
• Evaluating skills
Unit 2:
Sustainable Design
• Consideration of sustainability
• Consideration of the environment
• Consideration of cultural, moral and social skills
Unit 3:
Making Quality Products
• Develop and demonstrate designing skills
• Working with tools and equipment
• Evaluating skills
Unit 4:
Technical Aspects of Designing and Making
• Knowledge of working with tools and equipment
• Knowledge of materials
• Selecting processes
• Designing for success
Design &
Technology
Summary
Fresh
Easier
to
teach
Enjoyable
Progression
forapproach
learners
Support
ExamQuest
Schemes
of plans
work
Publishing
Lesson
partners
“We provide the
tools you need”
Training
Get
Ready
Get
Started
Lead
Get
the
Ahead
Way events
“Timely and
local training”
Summary
What’s
ininit itfor
your
students?
What’s
forin
your
school?
What’s
it for
you?
Questions
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Design & Technology
Delivering Innovation in Qualifications