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1 Core Technical Principles

1.1 New & Emerging Technologies

1.1.1 Industry

1.1.2 Enterprise

1.1.3 Sustainability

1.1.4 People

1.1.5 Culture & Society

1.1.6 Environment

1.1.7 Production Techniques & Systems

1.1.8 Emerging Technologies & Design

1.1.9 End of Topic Test - New & Emerging Technologies

1.1.10 Exam-Style Questions - Emerging Technologies

1.2 Energy Generation & Storage

1.2.1 Fossil Fuels & Nuclear

1.2.2 Renewable Energy

1.2.3 Energy Storage Systems

1.3 Developments in New Materials

1.3.1 Modern Materials

1.3.2 Smart Materials

1.3.3 Exam-Style Questions - Smart Materials

1.3.4 Composite Materials

1.3.5 Technical Textiles

1.4 Systems Approach to Designing

1.4.1 Inputs

1.4.2 Processes

1.4.3 Outputs

1.4.4 Looped Systems

1.5 Mechanical Devices

1.5.1 Types of Movement

1.5.2 Levers

1.5.3 Linkages

1.5.4 Rotary Systems

1.5.5 End of Topic Test - Designing & Mechanical Devices

1.6 Materials Categories

1.6.1 Timbers

1.6.2 Metals & Alloys

1.6.3 Metals & Alloys 2

1.6.4 Polymers

1.6.5 Polymer Types

1.6.6 Textiles

1.6.7 Textile Types: Fibres

1.6.8 Textile Types: Weave

1.6.9 Paper & Boards

1.7 Material Properties

1.7.1 Physical & Working Properties

1.7.2 End of Topic Test - Materials

1.7.3 Exam-Style Questions - Materials

2 Paper & Board: Specialist Technical Principles

2.1 Selection of Materials

2.1.1 Paper & Boards

2.1.2 Working with Paper & Boards

2.2 Paper & Board: Forces & Stresses

2.2.1 Paper & Board: Forces & Stresses

2.2.2 Cardboard & Paper

2.3 Paper & Board: Ecological & Social Footprint

2.3.1 Paper & Board: Ecological & Social Footprint

2.3.2 Paper & Board: The Six Rs

2.3.3 Social Issues

2.4 Paper & Board: Sources & Origins

2.4.1 Paper & Board

2.4.2 End of Topic Test - Paper & Board

2.5 Paper & Board: Using Materials

2.5.1 Paper & Board: Properties of Materials

2.5.2 Paper & Board: Modification of Materials

2.5.3 Paper & Board: Shape & Form

2.6 Paper & Board: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes

2.6.1 Paper & Board: Forms

2.6.2 Paper & Board: Types

2.6.3 Paper & Board: Sizes

2.6.4 Paper & Board: Standards Components

2.7 Paper & Board: Scales of Production

2.7.1 Paper & Board: Scales of Production

2.7.2 Exam-Style Questions - Scales of Production

2.8 Paper & Board: Specialist Techniques & Processes

2.8.1 Paper & Board: Techniques & Processes

2.8.2 Paper & Board: Quality Control

2.9 Paper & Board: Surface Treatments & Finishes

2.9.1 Paper & Board: Surface Treatments & Finishes

2.9.2 End of Topic Test - Specialist Techniques

3 Timber: Specialist Technical Principles

3.1 Timber: Selection of Materials

3.1.1 Timber Based Materials

3.1.2 Timber: Environment & Ethics

3.2 Timber: Forces & Stresses

3.2.1 Timber: Forces & Stresses

3.2.2 Timber

3.3 Timber: Ecological & Social Footprint

3.3.1 Timber: Ecological & Social Footprint

3.3.2 Timber: The Six Rs

3.3.3 Timber: Social Issues

3.3.4 Exam-Style Questions - Timber

3.4 Timber: Sources & Origins

3.4.1 Timber

3.4.2 Timber: Processing & Seasoning

3.4.3 Manufactured Board

3.4.4 End of Topic Test - Timber

3.5 Timber: Using Materials

3.5.1 Timber: Properties of Materials

3.5.2 Timber: Modification of Materials

3.5.3 Timber: Shape & Form

3.5.4 Timber: Shape & Form 2

3.6 Timber: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes

3.6.1 Timber: Stock Forms, Types & Sizes

3.7 Timber: Scales of Production

3.7.1 Timber: Scales of Production

3.8 Timber: Specialist Techniques & Processes

3.8.1 Timber: Tools, Equipment & Processes

3.8.2 Timber: Tools, Equipment & Processes 2

3.8.3 Timber: Quality Control

3.9 Timber: Surface Treatments & Finishes

3.9.1 Timber: Surface Treatments

3.9.2 Timber: Finishes

3.9.3 End of Topic Test - Specialist Techniques

4 Metal: Specialist Technical Principles

4.1 Metals: Selection of Materials

4.1.1 Metal-Based Materials

4.1.2 Ferrous Metals

4.1.3 Non-Ferrous Metals

4.1.4 Alloys

4.1.5 Metals: Environment & Ethics

4.2 Metals: Forces & Stresses

4.2.1 Metals: Forces & Stresses

4.3 Metals: Ecological & Social Footprint

4.3.1 Metals: Ecological Footprint

4.3.2 Metals: Social Footprint

4.3.3 Metals: The Six R's

4.3.4 Metals: Social Issues

4.4 Metals: Sources & Origins

4.4.1 Origins of Metal

4.4.2 Processing Metals

4.5 Metals: Alloy-Based Materials

4.5.1 Types of Metal Alloys

4.5.2 Alloying Elements

4.5.3 Properties & Benefits

4.5.4 Processing & Fabrication

4.5.5 Applications of Alloys

4.5.6 Metal Alloys in Industry

4.5.7 Applications of Metal Alloys

4.6 Metals: Using Materials

4.6.1 Properties of Metals

4.6.2 Modification of Metals

4.6.3 Metals: Shape & Form

4.7 Metals: Scales of Production

4.7.1 Metals: Scales of Production

4.8 Metals: Specialist Techniques & Processes

4.8.1 Metals: Tools

4.8.2 Metals: Tools & Equipment

4.8.3 Metals: Cutting, Forming & Machining Processes

4.8.4 Metals: Joining, Casting & Heat Treatment Process

4.9 Metals: Quality Control

4.9.1 Metals: Quality Control

4.9.2 Metals: Quality Control Processes

4.10 Metals: Surface Treatments & Finishes

4.10.1 Metals: Surface Treatments

4.10.2 Metals: Surface Treatments for Metals

4.10.3 Metals: Finishes

4.10.4 Metals: Finishing Techniques for Metals

5 Polymers: Specialist Technical Principles

5.1 Polymers

5.1.1 Polymers: Functionality & Aesthetics

5.1.2 Polymers: Environment & Ethics

5.1.3 Polymers: Sources, Origins & Properties

5.1.4 Polymers: Forces & Stresses

5.1.5 Polymers: Ecological & Social Footprint

5.1.6 Polymers: The Six R's

5.2 Polymer Categories

5.2.1 Categories of Polymers

5.2.2 Thermoforming Polymers

5.2.3 Thermosetting Polymers

5.3 Polymer Forms

5.3.1 Polymers: Stock Forms

5.3.2 Polymers: Shape & Form

5.4 Polymer Production, Techniques & Quality Control

5.4.1 Polymers: Scales of Production

5.4.2 Polymers: Specialist Techniques & Processes

5.4.3 Polymers: Quality Control Systems: Tolerance

5.4.4 Polymers: Finishes

6 Textiles: Specialist Technical Principles

6.1 Textile Materials

6.1.1 Origin of Textiles

6.1.2 Textile Industry

6.2 Selection of Materials

6.2.1 Natural Fibres

6.2.2 Synthetic Fibres

6.2.3 Environmental Concerns

6.2.4 Environmental Impact

6.2.5 Ethical Challenges

6.3 Forces & Stresses

6.3.1 Forces & Stresses

6.4 Ecological & Social Footprint

6.4.1 Ecological Footprint

6.4.2 Social Footprint

6.4.3 Addressing Ecological & Social Footprints

6.4.4 The Six R's

6.4.5 Labour Conditions

6.4.6 Social Issues

6.4.7 Addressing Social Issues

7 Designing & Making Principles

7.1 Investigation & Data

7.1.1 Iterative Design

7.1.2 Primary & Secondary Data

7.1.3 Market Research

7.1.4 Ergonomics

7.1.5 Specifications

7.1.6 End of Topic Test - Investigation & Data

7.1.7 Exam-Style Questions - Specifications

7.2 Environmental, Social & Economic Challenges

7.2.1 Challenges

7.2.2 Your Research

7.3 The Work of Others

7.3.1 Designers

7.3.2 Architects

7.3.3 Product Design

7.3.4 Industrial Designers

7.3.5 Product Design Companies

7.3.6 Textile Design Companies

7.3.7 End of Topic Test - The Work of Others

7.4 Design Strategies

7.4.1 Design Strategies

7.5 Communication of Design Ideas

7.5.1 Design Communication

7.6 Prototype Development

7.6.1 Prototype Development

7.7 Selection of Materials

7.7.1 Materials

7.8 Tolerances

7.8.1 Tolerances

7.9 Material Management

7.9.1 Managing Material

7.9.2 Tools

7.10 Specialist Equipment

7.10.1 Health & Safety

7.11 Specialist Techniques & Processes

7.11.1 Specialist Techniques & Processes

7.11.2 Surface Finishes

7.11.3 End of Topic Test - Designing & Making

The Work of Other Designers

You will have to research, analyse and evaluate the work of past and present designers and companies to help inform your designing.

For your exam you will need to research the work of at least two of these designers. Use these bullet points as a starting point to find your own information ready for the exam.

Harry Beck (1902-1974) was a technical draughtsman who redesigned the London Underground map. It was a radically different map to anything produced before but was soon copied by many other cities.

Marcel Breuer (1902 – 1981) was one of the world’s most popular architects of the 20 th Century. Before architecture he designed and made a series of design classic chairs including the Wassily chair and bicycle handle inspired tubular steel chairs.

Coco Chanel (1883-1971) is one of the world’s most famous fashion names. Her trademark suits and famous little black dress show timeless, classic design.

Norman Foster (1935-) an architect who specialises in glass and metal buidings such as the Gherkin building and the Millennium Bridge in London.

Alexander Issigonis (1906- 1988) designed the ground breaking Mini and Morris Minor.

Williams Morris (1834-1896) a designer and artist best known for bold nature themed fabric and wallpaper prints. He was part of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Alexander Mcqueen (1969-2010) a British fashion designer well known for wild and theatrical fashion shows. He was 4 times winner of British Designer of the year.

Mary Quant (1934 -) was an instrumental figure in 1960’s fashion. She is credited with inventing the mini skirt and hot pants. Famous for designing simple, brightly coloured clothing which revolutionised youth fashion.

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) an Art Nouveau designer of jewellery and glass. Tiffany lamps use a mixture of coloured glass and leaded panes.

Raymond Templer (1891-1968), jewellery designer in the Art Deco geometric style.

Gerrit Reitveld (1888-1964) a Dutch Modernist designer and architect, his designs are famous for their straight lines, simple shapes and use of primary colours.

Charles Rennie Macintosh (1868-1928) designed the Glasgow School of Art, he was an Art Deco designer of furniture and jewellery as well as an architect.

Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) an Italian architect and designer famous for a range of buildings and classic product designs.

Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) was the founder of the Memphis Movement, as an architect and designer his designs were known for geometric shapes and bright colours.

Philippe Stark (1949-) an architect and designer particularly famous for furniture and kitchenware designs.

Vivienne Westwood (1941-) credited for starting the Punk Rock movement, her fashion collections often take inspiration from historical costume such as pirates and witches.

You will also need to study a minimum of two of these companies:

Alessi : During the 1970’s Alberto Alessi began employing product designers to make original and fun designs for every day kitchen equipment. The bright colours and stylish designs were mass produced and affordable to everyone.

Apple : Apple phones and iPods were the first hand held electrical products to have smooth, sleek edges and simple intuitive design. Jonathon Ives took the ‘less but better’ (see Braun below) ethos to create the instantly recognisable design.

Braun : Braun is a German electrical company whose most famous designer Dieter Rams used the idea of ‘less but better’ to create a range of products including the electric shaver.

Dyson : Sir James Dyson reinvented the vacuum cleaner to no longer need a bag. He famously prototyped thousands of designs before refining his cyclone suction and bag-less design.

Gap : Opened in America in 1969 the Gap shop specialised in everyday jeans and shirts. Through creative advertising and staple products they have maintained popularity across the world.

Primark : Production of high fashion clothes, mass produced and changed regularly to keep up with market trends. Low cost due to large numbers and production abroad.

Under Armour : American footballer Kevin Plank started this sportswear company with an undershirt which wicks away sweat. The company now sells a range of sports equipment.

Zara : A Spanish company which sells up to the minute fashion at a mid-price point. It aims to keep up with current trends as they evolve.

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GCSE DT Coursework Exemplar - A* NEA

Subject: Design, engineering and technology

Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

30 October 2022

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Resource includes powerpoint of GCSE Design Technology Coursework NEA component.

Project received a grade 9/ A* for GCSE DT, with the NEA Coursework as a key component.

This prompt was part of the 2019/2020 choice of NEA, which was ' Working towards a Sustainable Future’.

This resource would be fantastic as an exemplar coursework for anyone studying/ teaching GCSE DT. It includes:

• variety of primary and secondary research,
• client interviews,
• a design brief and specification,
• initial concepts sketches,
• evaluation/ evaluation charts,
• key links to design movements/ designers,
• material investigations,
• CAD drawings and final product sketches.
• The resource powerpoint follows the specification requirements for a high level, grade 9 response, and could be used as a template for student’s to create their own projects.

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