Design Technology
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Overview |
The curriculum focuses on introducing pupils to the fundamental skills of designing and making with a range of materials and products. The course is delivered in a carousel of activities/ topics throughout each year of KS3. Pupils typically complete 5 projects per year in the areas of graphics, food, textiles and resistant materials. |
What skills will pupils develop? |
In the projects covered, all pupils will:
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What will help pupils to learn? |
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KS3 Course Structure |
At KS3 the students take part in five projects per year. Typically, pupils rotate to a new project every 7-8 weeks and develop designing and making skills in:
Projects vary from year to year but challenge increases each time a pupil returns to an area for a new project. For example: Food:
Textiles:
Graphics:
Resistant Materials:
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KS3 Assessment |
Students will be assessed during each project; these are based on work produced during lesson time. Students will also have the opportunity to embed their knowledge and understanding of the subject by taking part in a wide range of homework activities. Assessment is used using 1-9 GCSE grades that are in line with GCSE Design and Technology, food and art grades. |
KS4 Course Structure |
The skills learnt in KS3 provide a foundation for a range of subjects at KS4. Currently, the school does not offer KS4 GCSE Design and Technology |
KS4 Assessment |
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Staff |
Mr D Hughes – Head of Department Mr C Murphy – Second in Department Mr A Malone Miss C Barnett Mrs P Cotton Mrs W Hill Mrs T McDonald |
Opportunities out of lessons |
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Career Pathways in this subject |
See GCSE subjects on offer such as textiles, graphics and hospitality/catering. |