Curriculum - KS3 Design & Technology
What makes Design & Technology special?
The core experience in Design & Technology is about providing opportunities for students to develop their capability in design and learn how to create quality products using appropriate materials. They do this by combining their design and manufacturing skills with knowledge and understanding of which materials are best suited to different purposes.
What skills will you develop from studying Design & Technology?
• Product analysis and evaluation
• An understanding of sustainable design and production
• The creative skills necessary to create original products for target audiences
• Problem solving and team work
• The ability to work to a brief
What other opportunities are available in this subject?
The Design & Technology department offer lunch time and after school clubs for students to attend that vary from cooking and graphics to resistant materials clubs.
We enter as many external competitions as we can and entry is open to all students.
What topics will you study in Years 7 and 8?
All students study Design & Technology in three large multi-material workshops and Food Technology in two specialist food rooms.
Students remain with the same teacher throughout the year to complete a range of activities and learn about the application and importance of Design & Technology in real world settings. Examples of projects are based on:
• Whacky Races - a project designed to introduce students to the practical skills required to be successful in Design and Technology. The students make a car using a range of materials.
• Creating a stylish and functional door stop
• A wall hanging with the design theme based on an artist
• A pewter casting project
• Healthy eating principles and nutrition
• The environmental impact of food and ways in which we can reduce food waste
• An awareness of seasonal fruits and vegetables and their nutritional benefits
These provide a natural progression to GCSE courses.