D&T
The 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 key stage 3 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.
All pupils work within a specialist group in Technology. In GCSE D&T the groups are organised in to the specialist areas of Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles. Year 10 is used as a knowledge and skill building year to allow all pupils to engage successfully with the particular requirements of their own specialist GCSE examination course. A variety of tasks appropriate to each cohort of pupils will develop attitudes, technical knowledge and skills in both designing and making. In Year 11 pupils will concentrate on completing their NEA from contexts set by the AQA exam board.
At 6th Form, we offer an A Level in Three Dimensional Design (Art and Design). This course has been chosen to allow the students to develop their skills, creativity , imagination and independence based on personal experience, taught skills and critical understanding. This is delivered through a series of design and make projects and practical tasks.
Curriculum Overview – Design Technology
Curriculum Overview – A Level Three Dimensional Design (Art and Design)
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| Year 11 | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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| Sixth Form (Year 12 and 13) | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
| Knowledge Organiser |
| Resistant Materials | |
| Year 7 | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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| Year 8 | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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| Year 9 | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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| Year 10 | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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| Year 11 | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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| Sixth Form (Year 12 and 13) | Curriculum Implementation Plan |
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