DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Design Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.

Back to subjects

The vast majority of our students enjoy its practical, hands-on approach to learning, which is underpinned with knowledge and understanding. This is applied across the different areas of the department which include food technology, graphics and resistant materials.

Modules 1 to 6

Projects
Pencil Case, Table Tennis Bat and Fantasy Character

Supporting theory includes:
Health and safety in the workshop, types of woods, introduction to CAD and CAM, product analysis.

Modules 1 to 6

Projects
LED lamp and Wooden box

Supporting theory includes:
Types of plastics and uses, electronics, soldering, orthographic drawing, smart materials, basic use of CAD and CAM.

Modules 1 to 6

Projects
Speaker and Upcycle Lamp

Supporting theory includes:
Sustainable design, modelling, veneers and man-made boards, fixtures and fittings, developed use of CAD and CAM.

Modules 1 & 2: Passive Speaker Project
Modules 3 & 4: Mock NEA Project
Module 5: CAD project
Module 6: NEA—analysing design brief

Module 1: NEA—initial designs
Module 2: NEA—development of ideas
Module 3: NEA—making
Module 4: NEA—evaluation
Module 5: CAD project
Module 6: Written Exam preparation

Modules 1 & 2: Amazing Spaces architecture project and model making
Modules 3 & 4: Upcycle product project based on recycling and eco friendly philosophy
Module 5: Workshop Skills mini projects
Module 6: Introduction to component 2 and initial investigation (Component 2)

Module 1: Design generation (Component 2)
Module 2: Design development (Component 2)
Modules 3: Making (Component 2)
Module 4: Evaluation (Component 2)
Modules 5 & 6: Written Exam preparation

Design is thinking made visual.
Saul Bass

Design and Technology is a subject that enthuses and motivates young people because it is open ended and creative and uses problem-solving – and these are just the type of skills employers are looking for.
Rhys Morgan – Royal College of Engineering