Design Technology - Year 13

Design Technology Overview

Term 1-3: Non - Exam Assessment (NEA)

Students will continue to work on their NEA focusing on developing and creating models of their chosen context. Students will be able to use all the equipment available to them, including the 3D printer to create parts. They are encouraged to experiment with their chosen context through the use of CAD / CAM where appropriate.

  1. Quality of NEA work will be monitored to ensure standard is high. Theory units will be assessed to recap and assess materials for written exams.
  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 4&5: Exam Preparation

Students will be revising at this point in the course. Key topics will be revisited and students will be encouraged to apply their knowledge to various unfamiliar situations. Students will be given opportunities to refine and improve their exam technique by practising answering questions, planning answers which require an extended response and developing their ability to evaluate.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community: