Subject Title: DT Graphic Products

Lead Teacher: Mr R W Chisholm

Examining Body: AQA

Level: GCSE

Why should I study this subject?

We increasingly live in a commercial world which is dependant on graphics and product design – every day the decisions we make in our lives are influenced by images. This subject provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of graphic products and their place in society. You will have the opportunity to use ICT and CAD/CAM to design and make a series of products.

The subject has consistently gained good results, usually achieving above the National Average for the subject.

What use will a qualification in this subject be to me when I leave school?

ICT and problem solving skills, along with production of high quality products, provides students with the skills necessary to move to post 16 courses and in to the world of work.

How will this subject be taught and what will be expected from me?

Skills and knowledge are learned and developed through a series of mini projects during Year 10. These seek to build on the work done in Key Stage 3. Use of ICT is an essential part of this course as students must become proficient with the specialised software used in the design and production of their graphic products. The ability to work with precision is crucial.

At the end of the year students commence their final coursework, which has to be completed by mid March in Year 11.

How will the work be marked and assessed?
All assessments are against the GCSE assessment criteria.

The coursework, your final project in Year 11, is worth 60% of the final mark.
The examination, at either Foundation or Higher Tier, is worth the final 40%.

The coursework consists of a 20 page (approx) A3 design folder (20%)
and associated made products or promotional materials (40%)