Technology : MGT
The MGT department offers 3 subjects for study at Key Stage 4. Graphic Products and Resistant Materials Technology are single GCSE subjects, studied for 3 periods a week. Manufacturing is a double vocational GCSE subject, which will be studied for 6 periods. Students are normally allowed to study one MGT subject; in exceptional circumstances students can study a second MGT subject. This is only offered to students who have displayed the aptitude and commitment necessary in Year 9, to cope with the demands of the coursework. Any student that wants to study 2 MGT options will need to discuss this with Mr Barry.GRAPHIC DESIGN AND RESISTANT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY.
What will I learn?
There are two elements that are common to both courses. These are Designing and Making. What you design and make will depend upon the subject area in which you are specialising. There are other core study elements that are related to each subject. These are Materials, Components and Energy: Products and Applications; Systems and Control; Quality Control and Health and Safety issues- You will practise and develop further your practical skills that you have learnt in KS3;
- Develop the range of graphical skills you are able to use in designing your products;
- You will need to keep a well organised folder for coursework and submit the work to meet departmental deadlines.
What sort of homework will I be set?
Regular homework is set to complete design work and cover work for theory exams. Homework can assist the designing and making process in many ways, e.g. it might be necessary to research materials or costs, working our first design ideas, recording results of practice in school or learning about processes to be used.How will my work be assessed in Graphic Design and Resistant Materials Technology?
The coursework element is greater in Technology than in many other GCSE subjects, so you will have the opportunity to design, research and in Resistant Materials make your project. There are two elements to the assessment of Design & Technology. The written examination (40%) and coursework (60%).The written examination tests your knowledge and understanding of Technology through Design and Making.
Typical GCSE Coursework Themes.
Graphic Design.A company that specialises in producing printed and die-cut card products is looking to launch a new range of self-assembly card creatures. They require a design suitable for diecut manufacture that will be printed in full colour, and that will include all necessary assembly instructions. As a creative person, you have been approached to write, illustrate and produce a new book. These are the publisher's requirements:
- a simple pop-up book suitable for young children;
- suitable for use by parents when teaching their children to read;
- to be short but interesting;
- to contain a maximum of two mechanisms.
- feature some form of card engineering;
- have an appropriate theme.
- It must promote the company and its products;
- It must be capable of being sent flat-packed through the post;
- It must be easy to assemble without the use of adhesives.
- 'Sit on' or 'push along' toys are very popular with toddlers. They can help develop the child's balance and co-ordination.
- Puzzles are great fun for the whole family. They can be challenging and competitive.
- An unusual money storage system may encourage children to save their pocket money.
- Educational toys can help young children learn important information in a fun and pleasurable way.
- The storage of small items can be a problem in many homes.
- Many pets become bored and their owners seek activities to amuse them.
- A garden centre is considering launching a range of products suitable for a small town garden.
- Elderly people often have difficulty carrying out every day tasks due to reduced mobility from conditions such as arthritis.
- Litter is an ever-increasing problem in today's society.
What qualification will I gain?
GCSE- Technology -Graphics / Resistant Materials- Exam Board OCRThis exam is set in two tiers - Foundation (Grades G-C) and Higher (Grades D-A*). In completing this course satisfactorily you be awarded a GCSE certificate in Design and Technology for your specialist subject.
GCSE Double Award – Manufacturing
GCSE in Manufacturing (Double Award) is one of a number of GCSEs in vocational subjects designed to widen participation in vocationally related learning. It is accredited at Levels 1 and 2 (Foundation and Intermediate) of the National Qualifications Framework and provides candidates with a progression route to Foundation and Intermediate GNVQs and VCE.This qualification consists of three mandatory units, each of which is equally weighted. Assessment is based on portfolios of evidence from assignments set and assessed by Centres and moderated by the examination board, and an external test of 1 % hours, set and marked by the examination board. Units 1 and 2 are portfolio units and Unit 3 is externally assessed. The scheme of assessment consists of one tier covering the whole of the ability range, grades GG to A*A*.
GCSE in Manufacturing (Double Award) contains a balanced spread of content, and provides technical knowledge, skills and understanding associated with the subject area. It is suitable for those candidates who want a broad background in Manufacturing and can be reasonably undertaken by candidates entering this vocational area for the first time. When completing their portfolios, candidates will be expected to have had practical experience in producing a product and working as part of a team.
GCSE in Manufacturing (Double Award) is designed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum Programme of Study for Design & Technology at KS4. Certification at Level 1 will be awarded to candidates who gain grades GG to DD of the National Qualifications Framework, and certification at Level 2 will be awarded to candidates who gain grades CC to A * A * of the National Qualifications Framework.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY MGT SUBJECT – ASK MR BARRY