KS3 Subject Intent
KS3 resistant Materials is aimed at giving pupils the opportunity to use the Design and Make aspects of the subject to explore the use of tools, equipment, machines, processes and materials in a workshop setting. It is also aimed at unifying a curriculum for pupils who have had little and/or a varied programme of Technology education at KS2. The practical elements of the subject are the key focus of activities, giving pupils the confidence in using machines and equipment in an unfamiliar context. Pupils should see that they have been able to produce an item for which they have had an individual impact on some aspects of its design and all aspects of its manufacture. By the end of YR8 pupils should have an understanding of the main areas of the subject and a confidence in leading to a basis for subject choice.
KS4 Subject Intent
The overall intent at this stage is to prepare pupils for the GCSE coursework. Practical projects include: Environment and Identity for the exam board Edexcel. Students will complete 60% coursework and then 40% comprises a project with a 10-hour exam. Delivered during extended tutor time every week, based on a theme set by Edexcel.
Students will practise skills such as researching (A01) experimenting (A02) Drawing and writing (A03) and creating a final piece (A04)
