Resistant Materials Mr C Wright Resistant Materials

What is Resistant Materials? “The study of woods, plastics, metals and composites to enable students to design and make quality products”

Course structure Unit 1: Creative Design and Make Activities – Controlled assessment portfolio – 60% of overall course Unit 2: Knowledge and Understanding of Resistant Materials – 1 hour 30 minute examination single tier – 40% of overall course

Skills & Qualities needed Thinking creatively and problem solving Designing and sketching Precision in practical making ICT, in particular CAD Test, reflect & evaluate

Departmental support Controlled assessment stipulates that all coursework must be completed in timed sessions during lessons. Skills lessons to focus on particular areas that assist students, for example, CAD/CAM (laser cutting) Extra curricular sessions during lunches and afterschool Access to specialist equipment and machinery only available at KS4 Extra curricular trips – New York (TBC)& visits to specialist industries and colleges

New York (TBC) A four day educational (and shopping!) trip to one of the worlds leaders in technologies and architectural influences. - Sony Wonder Lab- USS Intrepid - Flatiron building- World Trade Centre Memorial

Career pathways Students usually go on to study A-levels in Product Design, 3-D Design, Interior Design and other design and make-based courses including the industry construction leading to university. Possible careers include: Architecture Interior Design Product Design 3-D Modelling Stage / Set / Prop building Carpentry

Why opt for Resistant Materials? Diverse GCSE choice Relaxed learning environment 60% coursework Enjoy designing and being creative Application of sciences to real- life practical situation