GCSE
Results
Over the last two years 100% of pupils have achieved grade C or
above. In 2008 over 89% achieved A* and A grades.
GCSE
Course Information
Food
Technology (Full and Short Courses)
Food gives pupils the opportunity to work with a range of ingredients
to produce high quality food products. Pupils will investigate how
the food industry approaches the development and production of all
types of food products; this will include the study of consumer
demands and how the industry responds e.g. reduced fat products,
specific nutritional requirements, and ready meals. Pupils will
simulate industrial situations in order to appreciate the process
involved in the production of food products including the adaptation
of existing dishes. A variety of ICT skills will be used throughout
the course.
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Food Technology
Textiles
Technology (Full and Short Courses)
Textiles can be studied via two approaches: fashion garments and
accessories or interiors. Pupils will consider the role of the fashion/
interior/ textile designer and the various approaches taken to designing
products. This will include studying market influences, applications
of surface decoration and the role of new materials e.g. smart fabrics
in the design of the products of contemporary markets. Pupils will
use a range of technologies including information and communication
activities.
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Technology
Graphic
Products (Short Course)
Pupils will study the role of the Graphic Designer when designing
and developing graphic products e.g. perfume packaging and pop up
cards. Pupils will realise their ideas using a variety of graphic
techniques and a broad range of materials. This will involve the
study of industrial planning and production techniques and the impact
computer aided design and manufacture on the design of contemporary
products.
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here to see the exam board specification for Graphic
Products
Product Design (Full Course)
Pupils will study the role of the Product Designer and how they
respond to contemporary situations which might include social, economic
and financial issues. This will involve designing and making products
in a range of materials e.g. paper, card, wood and plastic. The
course will also develop graphical presentation and graphical skills
and provide pupils with a range of equipment and processes.
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Design
