Design & Technology
KS3
Students study Technology twice a week, as part of a rotation. They visit each material area for approx. 8 weeks over the course of the year. Our aim/vision/mission is to inspire creativity in our future designers.
KS4
Qualification: GCSE Exam Board: AQA
Is this course for you?
Would you like to study a broad range of materials in a practical way?
- There is a greater emphasis on design
- The use of mathematical skills is a key requirement, and is tested in the examination
- An understanding of underlying scientific principles is expected
What Will You Do?
Core technical principles
Taught through a variety of materials eg Graphics, Materials, Electronics and Textiles. Knowledge covered through theory and practical work to include;
- New and emerging technologies
- How energy is generated and stored
- Modern and smart materials
- Understanding a systems approach when designing
- Mechanical devices
- Materials and their properties
Specialist Technical Principles
- Taught through;
- papers and boards
- timber
- metal based materials
- polymers
- textile based materials
- electronic and mechanical systems
Designing and making principles
This can focus on one material area or combining different materials within your designing and making.
Assessment Details:
NEA Coursework – 50% of marks Produce a prototype and portfolio of evidence – examples of task could include:
- Addressing the needs of the elderly
- The contemporary home
- Children’s learning and development
- The world of travel and tourism
Written exam 2 hours – 50 % of marks
Possible Career Options:
- Product Design
- Graphic Designer
- Advertising and Marketing
- Web Designer
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Architecture
- Architectural Technician
- Interior Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Textiles Designer
- Engineering
Further Education:
- Manufacturing and Production
- A-level Design and Technology: Product Design
- L3 vocational qualifications
- Apprenticeships