Curriculum - KS4/5 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 9, 10 and 11?
• GCSE Design & Technology - Practical skills developed through a range of projects. Lamp and Speaker projects are completed in Year 9. Biomimicry in Year 10. Finishing with NEA in Year 11.
What courses are available post 16?
• A Level Design & Technology