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GRAPHICS

Graphic Products is one of a suite of Design Technology GCSE’s. If forms one of the most popular GCSE subjects. As a full GCSE it was designed to cater for students interested in problem solving using visual material to convey new ideas. Emphasis is stressed on presenting ideas in 2D and 3D forms.

The syllabus is designed to provide opportunities in designing, making and evaluating, which focus on an exploration of spaces using visual impact and communication (an artistic ability greatly helps with the freehand design work).

Key Stage 4

Graphic Products is an option for the whole school.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTS

Graphic Products is one of a suite of Design Technology GCSE’s. If forms one of the most popular GCSE subjects. As a full GCSE it was designed to cater for students interested in problem solving using visual material to convey new ideas. Emphasis is stressed on presenting ideas in 2D and 3D forms.

The course builds on the Key Stage 3 programme of study for Design Technology.

The new specification has been designed to encourage candidates to be able to design and make products with creativity and originality using a range of graphic modeling materials.

Activities in the graphic media concentrate on two main areas:

1) Design & Make assignments in which candidates identify needs arising from real life situations involving existing products, artefacts and systems.
2) Focused practical tasks which are skill and knowledge based.

The specification is intended to be taught through modelling. The modelling of products or artefacts is undertaken using ‘soft’ materials (paper, card, foam board, plastic sheet, polystyrene block etc.) The use of ‘tougher’ resistant materials (woods, plastics and metals) is severely restricted.

The GCSE Examination requirements are:

1) A controlled assessed design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks. This consists of a 3-dimensional outcome and a concise design folder with appropriate ICT evidence. It is expected candidates spend approximately 45 hours on this activity.

2) A written paper of 2 hours in two sections. Section A consisting of a pre-release design question, and Section B consisting of specification questions.

The weighting of the examination requirements is as follows:

                                      Controlled Assessment              60%
                                      Written paper                          40%

Many candidates continue their studies with design work in Year 12 and 13 and pursue courses at ‘A’ level and Degree level in Graphic Design, Engineering, Advertising, Media Studies, Architecture etc.

Typical Year 10 modelling tasks consist of:
  • 3 D Kitchen design with an A4 design folder
  • Desk Stands (prior to mid winter exams)
  • Promoting a small electrical product (phone, camera etc.) using block modelling
  • Packaging for the above, hand-made and using Photoshop 6.0
  • Promoting a CD or DVD, hand-made wallets/sleeve and computer generated

Careers

Graphics may be useful for pupils that want to go onto the following professions:
  • Graphic designer-designing billboards, posters, leaflets, cards, wrapping paper etc
  • Graphic Designer for television programmes- designing and making props
  • Architecture- floor plans and blueprints for building developments
  • Interior design
  • Engineering
  • Designing packaging
  • Designing logos and branded material for new businesses

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Mr. Aldcroft - Resistant Materials and Electronics
Mr. Woodward - Graphic Products
Mrs. Henshaw - Head of Food Technology and Graphics
Ms Ganson – Technician

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