1. Graphic Design Revision Evening

2. Essential to Complete Controlled Assessment: 2 x 30 = 60% 1.A561: An Introduction to Design and Making. 2.A563: Making Quality Products. CATCH UP (4:45pm); Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

3. Exam Dates GRAPHICS GCSE Examination Wednesday 17th June 1.30pm.

4. Structure Examination : 1 x 40 = 40% Section A | Sustainable Design Section B | The Technical Aspects of Design and Making 1hr 30mins

5. Assessment: This unit is externally assessed. There are 80 Marks that contribute 40% of the total GCSE marks. 1 hour 30mins written paper. Section A consists of fifteen short questions and one question which may involve sketching, annotation, short sentences and extended writing. This section will focus on sustainability, product analysis and design. Section B consists of three questions which may involve sketching, annotation, short sentences and extended writing. This section will focus on the technical aspects of working with equipment and the design of products.

6. Sample Paper Past Papers and Mark Schemes available OCR web site and shared area.

7. Candidates will need a knowledge and understanding of: trends and innovations in design manufacture, labelling and packaging social, moral, cultural, economic, environmental and sustainability issues inherent in Design and Technology product life cycle and life cycle analysis (LCA) designing and making quality manufactured products planning production with consideration of the use of time and resources performance characteristics of different materials, including ‘smart’ and modern materials the impact of emerging technologies on designers and consumers tools and equipment, including new technologies, used to make quality manufactured products processes and techniques used to make quality manufactured products that are functional health and safety issues

8. READ THE QUESTION!