In year KS4, you will begin studying towards a Level1/2 Technical Award. On the NCFE specification, you will be assessed by an NEA – non-exam assessment (60% of overall grade) and an externally set exam (40% of overall grade).
Unit 1 – Design and Production in context - Key social factors, features and design practitioners of key design movements from 1860 to present date.
Unit 2 – Design Materials and Processes - Properties, characteristics and costs of materials used in the design process for a range of design production disciplines, including design and manufacture process
Unit 3 – Design Brief and Production Process - Importance of working in response to design brief requirements. Understand design proposals and how these are created. Understand importance of communication skills and modification of a design solution in response to feedback.
Unit 4 – Presentation of a Design Solution – Purposes of presentation, Methods of presentation, Presentation skills for a design solution
Unit 5 – Review of process and solution - How to review design process and production. Understand the process of summative review of a design solution against design principles, the design process and whether it meets a design brief.
Unit 6 – Working in the Design Production Industry - Understand employment, career and entrepreneurial opportunities in the design production industry. Understand self promotion and product promotion
Assessment Objectives:
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AO1
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Recall knowledge and show understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to recall and communicate the fundamental elements of knowledge and understanding.
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AO2
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Apply knowledge and understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to apply their knowledge and understanding to real-world contexts and novel situations.
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AO3
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Analyse and evaluate knowledge and understanding
The emphasis here is for learners to develop analytical thinking skills to make reasoned judgements and reach conclusions
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AO4
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Demonstrate the application of relevant technical skills, techniques and processes
The emphasis here is for learners to demonstrate the essential technical skills relevant to the vocational sector by applying the appropriate processes, tools and techniques
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AO5
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Analyse and evaluate the demonstration of relevant technical skills, techniques and processes
The emphasis here is for learners to analyse and evaluate the essential technical skills, processes, tools and techniques relevant to the vocational sector
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