1. Resistant Materials Mr C Wright Resistant Materials

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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