Year 09 Design Technology
Curriculum:
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Topics Studied
Knowledge Gained
- Drawing Techniques; Oblique, Isometric, 1 Point Perspective, 2 Point Perspective, Orthographic Projection.
- Material Properties; Timbers, Plastics
- Smart Materials
- Ergonomics And Anthropometrics.
- The Work Of Others.
- Developing A GCSE Portfolio.
- Realising A Client Profile.
- Students will develop understanding of different drawing perspectives and how to integrate them into their design ideas.
- Different Material Properties including Timbers and Plastics.
- How people interact with products through their Anthropeias and Ergonomics.
- The work of past and present designers and how their work can be used as inspiration.
Practical Work Produced:
Key Vocabulary:
Students will use their knowledge to develop their first project: The Acrylic Clock Project.
- Oblique
- Cabinet
- Cavaliere
- Isometric
- Base Line
- 1 Point Perspective
- 2 Point Perspective
- Vanishing Point
- Horizon Line
- Set Square
- Rendering
- Annotations
- ACCESS FM
- Analysis
- Specification
- Design Brief
- Scroll Saw
- Finishing
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Topics Studied
Knowledge Gained
- Composite Materials.
- The 6R’s.
- Product Life Cycle Analysis.
- Environmental Pressures.
- Renewable And Non Renewable Energy.
- Scales Of Production.
- Technology Push And Market Pull.
- Material Properties, Papers And Boards.
- Students will develop their understanding of material properties including; Composite materials and papers and boards.
- How products are affected within the real world and consider their life cycle.
- Where does energy come from and how is it affecting the environment.
- What makes a product successful and how are they made in industry.
Practical Work Produced:
Key Vocabulary:
Students will use their knowledge to develop their second project: Desk Tidy Organisers.
- Recycle
- Reuse
- Refuse
- Reduce
- Repair
- Rethink
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Energy
- Target Market
- One Off Production
- Batch Production
- Mass Production
- Smart Materials
- Composite Materials
- Ergonomics
- Anthropometrics
- User Requirements
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Topics Studied
Knowledge Gained
- Commercial Production Techniques
- Addition Processes
- Deformation Processes
- Technical Processes
- CAD and CAM
- Students will develop their working knowledge of how products are made.
- Understanding of Addition, Deformation and Commercial production techniques used within industry.
- How to utilize CAD and CAM within a practical setting linked with 3D Printing.
Practical Work Produced:
Key Vocabulary:
Students will use their knowledge to develop their third project: Card Modelling Lamp Project.
- 3D Printing
- Extrusion
- Injection Moulding
- Drape Forming
- Line Bending
- Vacuum Forming
- Welding
- Brazing
- Soldering
- Robotics
- Deforestation
- Jigs
- Templates
- Craft Knife
- Safety Ruler
- CAD
- CAM
Subject Overview:
Students in Year 9 have 3 Design Technology lessons each week.
Students have 2 practical lessons and 1 theory lesson each week.
Year 9 Design Technology students have one piece of homework set every week.
Assessments:
Students in Year 9 are assessed through coursework based assessments and End of Term tests.
