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Course Overview

All students work in the material areas of Resistant Materials, Graphics, Food and Textiles. At the end of Key Stage 3 all students are awarded a National Curriculum Level.

During your first 3 years at Light Hall you will have studied different aspects of Design & Technology using a wide variety of  materials.  In Years 10 and 11 you can choose to follow a GCSE course in one (or two) areas which you are interested in, and which will benefit you in the future.

Design & Technology GCSE choices: 
It is possible to study up to 2 Design & Technology GCSE’s, click on the links below for more information

• Product Design
• Food Technology
• Graphic Products
• Resistant Materials
• Textiles

KS3 - Overview

In Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) all pupils work in different material areas which include Food Technology, Graphics Resistant Materials Technology, Control and Textiles Technology and Product Design.

Pupils follow courses which meet the National Curriculum requirements for Design & Technology.

Pupils undertake three types of projects:

1.  Focussed Practical Tasks.

2.  Design and Make Assignments.

3.  Product Analysis Tasks.

At the end of Key Stage 3 pupils receive a teacher-assessed National Curriculum level.

KS4 - Overview

COURSES
In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) all pupils have the opportunity to study one or two Design & Technology G.C.S.E. subjects in the material area(s) of their choice. The 5 GCSE courses currently on offer are:

• Product Design
• Food Technology
• Graphic Products
• Resistant Materials
• Textile

EXAMINATION BOARD
OCR and Welsh Board ( Product Design)
For information on the OCR D&T specifications visit the OCR website on www.ocr.org.uk
Welsh Board : www. Wjec.co.uk

ASSESSMENT
OCR 60% of the GCSE course is assessed through 2 extended design and make projects. The remaining 40% is assessed through 2 examinations. Welsh board, Product Design is assessed in a 30 hour controlled assessment and 2 examinations.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
We are able to provide an extensive range of equipment and facilities. Graphics and Textiles GCSE require an A3 folder for taking work to and from school. Folders, software and Revision Guides can be purchased through the Department.

Technology Staff

Mr. G. Gara

Mrs. J Willcock

Mrs. K. Moore

Mrs. H. Gleaves

Mrs. L. Chan

Miss. P. Harris

Mr. A. Cooney

Technical Support

Mrs S. Thornton
(Food/Textiles)

Mr. J. Connaughton
Resistant Materials/ Graphics

Resources

BBC Bitesize - Technology
OCR - Design and Technology
Technology Student