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Design Technology
All students study Design and Technology up to Year 9. They are then able to select one of the four subject disciplines to study at GCSE level. The subject areas within design and technology are Food Technology, Textiles, Control, Graphics and Resistant Materials.
Resistant Materials
Students undertake a variety of projects of varying complexity based on ability and progression through the school. In Key Stage 3 the focus is on the stimulation of interest in the subject and the development of their knowledge and understanding. Work attempted at Key Stage 4 provides the student with the designing and making skills required to prepare their for GCSE examination level work.
The structure of the work over the student's school career in resistant materials:
Year 7 Structures:
- Investigate structures.
- Design and make a key fob out of laminated acrylic.
Year 8 Electronics Project:
- Design and make an electronic door bell including vacuum formed casing.
Year 9 Groovy Mirror:
- Design and construct a groovy mirror.
Year 10 GCSE Resistant Materials Techniques and Tools:
- Undertake various focused practical tasks to expose the student to range of tools and workshop practices.
Year 11 GCSE Resistant Materials Coursework:
- Students are able to design and make a major project of their own choice.
Year 12 AS level Product Design:
- Case Study set by OCR
- Conduct a product analysis to improve an existing product design.
- Product design examination.
Year 13 A2 LEVEL product Design:
- Design coursework project.
- Evaluate coursework project.
- Product design examination.
Control Technology
Students develop a knowledge and understanding of Control Technology including: mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic systems. They will design, make and test control systems using ICT and practical methods.
