Resistant Materials and Graphic Products

These two area's are delivered as part of a carousel at KS3. pupils taking part in Resistant Materials will design and make projects using a range of materials (plastics, wood, metal) in a practical workshop.

Some of these projects will involve the production of electronic circuits and use Laser cutting machinery.

The Graphics product area concentrates on developing students' skills in KS3; drawing styles shading, exercises, designing from logos, products, (chocolate bars, games) and various forms of advertising and merchandising. This enables students to continue confidently onto KS4.

At the end of KS3 pupils have the opportunity to specialize in one of these areas of Technology. Courses on offer will be:

• GCSE Resistant Materials
• GCSE Graphic Products
• BTEC Construction

These courses will lead to a qualification over a two year period. The GCSE courses will consist of 60% coursework with a final exam (40%) at the end of the course. The BTEC qualification which will be 100% coursework.

This area of BTEC construction will involve the three main areas of Joinery, Brickwork and Painting and Decorating.