GCSE Short Courses (for first teaching in 2009) Design and Technology: Graphics - J043

What are the changes?

While we've made some important changes and improved our GCSEs, we haven't changed everything. Here you can see which aspects of GCSE Design and Technology: Innovator Suite is changing, and which will stay the same.

The following applies to all Innovator Suite subjects: Electronics and Control Systems, Food Technology, Graphics, Industrial Technology, Resistant Materials and Textiles Technology.

 

What changes?

What stays the same?

Structure and content
  • A unitised structure offering greater flexibility.
  • Removal of the tier system.
  • Emphasis on the environment and sustainability.
  • Greater use of creativity.
  • Now reflects the contemporary use of ICT.
  • Theme sheets will be provided for Units 1 and 3.
  • Opportunity to co-teach Unit 2.
  • The previous Electronics specification has now been incorporated into the new Electronics and Control Systems specification.
  • Content has been updated to reflect new materials and processes.
  • Based on similar content, familiar to Design and Technology teachers.

Assessment
  • January and June examination sessions available for all units, from January 2010
  • Introduction of controlled assessment to replace coursework.
  • Introduction of e-portfolios.
  • Internal assessment weighting of 60%.