GCSE Design Technology (Systems & Control)

This will involve:-

·   the study of  mechanical systems and using electronics for control

·   working in a group to design and build a robot to take part in a competition

·   using a range of computer software to study and understand how electronics 

   are used to control

·  design and make a project that uses electronics to control a mechanical  

   system (worth 60% of GCSE marks)

This course is taken in four periods per week throughout Year 10 and Year 11 and is the ideal foundation for A Level Design & Technology.

GCSE Design Technology (Product Design)

This will involve:-

·      the study of Product Design, Graphic Design, Printing and Manufacturing

·      a variety of projects ranging from 2D design (CD covers, advertising stands) to 3D modelling (mobile telephones, bottles) using both traditional and

    CAD/CAM methods

·      a major project that will be designed, made and packaged for the mass market

·      this project will be 60% of your GCSE

This course is taken in four periods per week throughout Year 10 and Year 11 and is the ideal foundation for A Level Design & Technology.