Curriculum Intent Statement for Design and Technology
At Chase Terrace Academy we aspire for all of our pupils to achieve greater things than they ever thought possible.
We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming school that places community at the heart of everything we do. Our ambitious curriculum is enriching and inclusive, providing challenge and breadth for all. This empowers our pupils to become compassionate, confident and creative individuals who are resilient, respectful and equipped with a desire to take up a fulfilling role in society and the wider world.
In Design and Technology pupils will have a grounding in the use of specialised tools, processes and techniques needed in the manufacture of products. They will explore design throughout each key stage and enhance their problem-solving abilities through critical thinking and a variety of approaches. They will understand safe working practices. Importantly they will build resilience when things go wrong and be able to analyse their work in order to understand how to better themselves.
At KS3 pupils will rotate through projects in the specialist material areas of Product design, Textiles and Food. In this way all pupils will be taught by specialised teachers who fully understand the requirements of their material area and will be able to teach and differentiate in a way best suited to individual learners. This will enable pupils at to enjoy every opportunity that Chase Terrace Academy has to offer, allow them to learn beneficial life skills and to be fully informed on their future academic choices. Along with the specialist teaching, each year group will also be taught over-arching themes such as User Needs, Commercial Production, sustainability and Environmental Factors. This ensures that pupils feel more prepared for undertaking a GCSE in Design and Technology as well as having an appreciation of the wider aspects that inform designs and consumer choices. Further to this the briefs used to introduce the learning will enable opportunities for Cross curricular study, Cultural appreciation of different contexts and have world of work links imbedded.
The impact of learning will be measured formally through the marking of both design booklets and practical outcomes. Short multiple-choice Knowledge Tests in each project will also test the pupils on-going knowledge and understanding of the subject as well as providing a foundation of theoretical knowledge for those wishing to progress to GCSE.
Design and Technology understands and promotes British values from the understanding of regulations in the materials they are using to the laws regarding Health and Safety. We will address where the materials they are using come from and the environmental impact of sourcing them. A respect for the environment will be explored and an understanding of cultural aspects within design will be examined. Pupils will also be spoken to in Year 9 particularly about the ‘World of Work’ as they progress through their projects.
At the heart of every project we aim for pupils to foster a love for the subject, for them to become confident individuals. Through working in design specialisms pupils become open to the excitement and inspiration offered by both the natural and made worlds. By engaging in purposeful, imaginative and creative activities pupils learn to take managed risks, trying out new ideas and new ways of working without fear of failure. Through a range of processes, including CAD, hand drawings, CAM and textiles design, pupils observe and investigate the world around them, inventing and visualising with increasing independence and ambition. Through allowing their work to be driven by imagination, experience and issues in the real world they learn to explore and interpret ideas in line with a brief, and develop understanding of other’s needs. By developing and using sets of values to evaluate their own and others’ work, pupils are able to increase confidence in their own opinions, in their feelings of self-worth and in their ability to relate to others.
In summary our aims are:
- To develop lifelong interests and a passion for Design and technology.
- To extend an appreciation for the diverse world we live in.
- To establish a reflective & Resilience, to understand that making mistakes is part of the process. Reiteration being essential to success.
- To promote enthusiasm, Innovation & creativity developing personal confidence and self-management skills.
- For pupils to gain an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- To embed knowledge of future pathways within the design industry.
- A strong foundation of the technical competencies and critical knowledge required to be a strong future learner.
- To select projects and problems that are relevant to the children in our community.
- To review the school’s development plan and design projects that address areas of need.
- To ensure that our curriculum is ‘scaffolded’ to celebrate the diverse cultures within our locality and the wider world from year 7 all the way through to year 13.
Curriculum Overview – Design Technology
Curriculum Overview – A Level Three Dimensional Design (Art and Design)
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