DT
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” Leonardo Da Vinci
Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Art and they learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens.
High quality Design and Technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and wellbeing of the nation and through evaluation of products students develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.
Students learn about Electronics, Graphics, Product Design and Resistant Materials through various design and make projects.
Year 7
In Year 7 students have one lesson a week in Design and Technology workshop through the whole year.
Year 7 - Skills Learnt:
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Measuring and using a ruler and pencils. One point perspective technical drawing, Rendering in three tone shading, colours and materials
Using a hand file, wet and dry paper, Line bender, and 2D Design software focused on plastic finishing, engraving, and shaping (Acrylic Mobile phone holder)
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Hand tools focused on wood (USB Project)
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Year 7 |
Measuring, One-Point perspective technical drawing, rendering |
Acrylic Mobile phone holder |
USB Project |
Year 8
In Year 8 students rotate between Resistant Materials, Food Technology and Textiles spending one term in each subject area.
Year 8 Photo frame project - Skills Learnt:
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2D Design software and Laser cutter
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Hand tools and some machines to finish and shape pine wood
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3D drawing techniques and rendering
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Using pine and acrylic
Year 9
Year 9 Photo frame project.
Skills Learnt:
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Laser cutter
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Vacuum former
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Hand tools and some machines
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2D Design program
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3D drawing techniques
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Using Plywood, Acrylics, HIPS
Outside the classroom
Trips to a variety of museums including the Design Museum
Each year students are able to display their work at the annual Design and Technology show
Progression pathways and careers
Graphics and Product design courses teach theoretical and practical skills in the Design area. By combining creativity with technology students have a broad knowledge of production methods and materials.
Students are able to progress to level 3 and level 4 courses (University) as well as apprenticeships.
Students are therefore not limited to exact jobs that link up directly with their chosen course. Here are some examples of roles you can do:
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Advertising account executive
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Automotive engineer
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Marketing executive
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Purchasing manager
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Sales executive
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Designer
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Graphic designer
Useful links
http://www.technologystudent.com/
