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Fulston Manor School

Fulston Manor School A Fulston Manor Academies Trust School

Design and Technology (DT & Food Tecnhology)

 Design and Technology Team
Mrs JL Smith  Head of Creative Arts Faculty
Mr S Bendon Teacher of Design and Technology
Mrs L Bird Teacher of Design and Technology
Mrs J Crawford Teacher I/C of Food Technology

Our Curriculum Intent

At Fulston Manor, with our Creative Design curriculum, we aim to enable students to become confident and creative thinkers and makers, able to develop their own ideas and concepts in response to personal ideas, questions or problems raised. We want them to be able to work on and develop high quality work, showing the ability to improve and adapt their work through critical conversation, where they can articulate and communicate ideas.

What Will Students Learn In Each Year?

The links below give a detailed breakdown of what is taught in the the curriculum for each year.

Key Stage 3 - Design and Technology

What will my child learn in Year 7?

Term

1&2

3&4

5&6

 

Puzzle Project

Memphis Clock

Gravity Car

Prior Knowledge

  • KS2 Curriculum
  • KS2 Curriculum
  • KS2 Curriculum

Core Knowledge

  • Heath and Safety DT workshop
  • Key material properties - All Groups
  • Marking and cutting
  • Abrading
  • Evaluation
  • The importance of focused research to help design thinking as a design strategy
  • Design Movements
  • How to produce a design sheet
  • Standard Components
  •  Design realisation

 

  • Effects of air resistance and friction
  • How to produce a detailed design sheet
  • Designing for the environment with upcycled materials
  • Introducing a competitive element

Future Learning Links

  • Links to all making tasks
  • Enables students to design using the work of others as inspiration
  • The importance of thinking about the environment in future KS3 projects
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term 1

Puzzle

Students will create a 3-piece puzzle consisting of timber, metal, polymer predetermined geometric shapes. Card box packaging will complete the product. Materials theory will be weaved between practical tasks.

Knowledge gained:

  • Health and safety considerations in a D&T workshop
  • Understanding of the properties of materials and the performance of them in functioning solutions

To gain knowledge skills using specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery.

Puzzle Preparation Homework Project

Students task is to research into the three materials that they will be using for the puzzle project, Acrylic, Plywood and Aluminium. They will learn how to analyse a product in depth, find out how they can use these materials in everyday life, learn new uses and properties for materials and understand how to recognise these materials. The final product could be in the form of a leaflet, booklet, pamphlet, flash cards or any other type of information page.

Knowledge gained:

  • This will provide them with the foundation knowledge of the three main material groups

An understanding of material groups and their application in the real world.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 2

Puzzle

Students will create a 3-piece puzzle consisting of timber, metal, polymer predetermined geometric shapes. Card box packaging will complete the product. Materials theory will be weaved between practical tasks.

Knowledge gained:

  • Health and safety considerations in a D&T workshop
  • Understanding of the properties of materials and the performance of them in functioning solutions

To gain knowledge skills using specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 3

Memphis Clock

Students will create a working clock in the style of the Memphis Design movement. Students will research Memphis, sketch their own design, plan and fabricate polymer components and assemble their final piece.

Knowledge gained:

  • To communicate design ideas through annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3D and mathematical modelling
  • Analyse the work of the Memphis design movement to develop and broaden their understanding of different design styles
  • Develop specifications to inform design ideas?? to ensure they are innovative, functional and appealing
  • Test, evaluate and refine their ideas and products against the specification

Investigate new and emerging technologies such as ‘fashion and trends’

Knowledge Organiser

Term 4

Memphis Clock

Students will create a working clock in the style of the Memphis Design movement. Students will research Memphis, sketch their own design, plan and fabricate polymer components and assemble their final piece.

Knowledge gained:

  • To communicate design ideas through annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3D and mathematical modelling
  • Analyse the work of the Memphis design movement to develop and broaden their understanding of different design styles
  • Develop specifications to inform design ideas?? to ensure they are innovative, functional and appealing
  • Test, evaluate and refine their ideas and products against the specification

Investigate new and emerging technologies such as ‘fashion and trends’

Knowledge Organiser

Term 5

Gravity Car

Students will create a gravity propelled car. They will design and make a model car on a predetermined chassis using prior knowledge of soft wood and manufactured boards. They will problem-solve, learn about air resistance, the effect of weight and friction upon performance and develop a car that will compete to travel the furthest from the launch ramp.

Knowledge gained:

  • Ability to identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to amend a problem to affect an efficient solution
  • Developed drawing skills which will enable them to communicate design ideas using sketches, detailed plans, and mathematical modelling

Research of the work of past and present professionals and others to further develop and broaden their understanding

Knowledge Organiser

Term 6

Gravity Car

Students will create a gravity propelled car. They will design and make a model car on a predetermined chassis using prior knowledge of soft wood and manufactured boards. They will problem-solve, learn about air resistance, the effect of weight and friction upon performance and develop a car that will compete to travel the furthest from the launch ramp.

Knowledge gained:

  • Ability to identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to amend a problem to affect an efficient solution
  • Developed drawing skills which will enable them to communicate design ideas using sketches, detailed plans, and mathematical modelling

Research of the work of past and present professionals and others to further develop and broaden their understanding

Knowledge Organiser

What will my child learn in Year 8?

Term

1&2

3&4

5&6

 

Maze

Bridges

Wacky Races

Prior Knowledge

  • The environmental impact of product design
  • Working to a brief
  • KS2 Curriculum

Core Knowledge

  • Working to an in-depth brief
  • Introducing CAD
  • Importance of creating a cutting list
  • Manufacturing Specification
  • Adding a graphic element

 

  • Understanding 4 types of structure
  • Product development
  • The 5 Forces
  • The 3 types of load
  • Controlled testing and evaluation
  • Working to constraints
  • Propulsion
  • Energy storage
  • Forming thermoplastics
  • Consideration of forces in a machine
  • Testing and evaluation with the intent to improve outcomes.

Future Learning Links

  • User-centred design in future projects.
  • Using structure in complex products.
  • Power sources to be implemented in future projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term 1

Maze

Students will create a ball bearing maze which will introduce iterative design and CAD.

Knowledge:

  • Have the ability to think critically and solve their own design problems
  • Understand the use of materials based on their properties and performance to achieve a working product
  • Develop ideas using digital presentations and computer-based tools.
  • To write a specification to inform the design ideas to make the product interesting and engaging
  • Test out designs, evaluate and develop their ideas against the specification, taking into account the views of intended users and peers
  • Investigate new and emerging technologies by exploring the life cycle assessment of materials

Knowledge Organiser

Term 2

Maze

Students will create a ball bearing maze which will introduce iterative design and CAD.

Knowledge:

  • Have the ability to think critically and solve their own design problems
  • Understand the use of materials based on their properties and performance to achieve a working product
  • Develop ideas using digital presentations and computer-based tools.
  • To write a specification to inform the design ideas to make the product interesting and engaging
  • Test out designs, evaluate and develop their ideas against the specification, taking into account the views of intended users and peers
  • Investigate new and emerging technologies by exploring the life cycle assessment of materials

Knowledge Organiser

Term 3

Bridges

To create a structure which will bridge a predetermined void. Measured assessment will be determined by adding weight until collapse.

Knowledge:

  • Identify design problems and understand how to solve the problems given to them.
  • Use knowledge of material properties to enhance the performance of structural elements to achieve functioning solutions
  • Develop and communicate design ideas using detailed plans with measurements, 3D and Mathematical modelling
  • Test to deconstruction, evaluate ideas and products against a specification

Knowledge Organiser

Term 4

Bridges

To create a structure which will bridge a predetermined void. Measured assessment will be determined by adding weight until collapse.

Knowledge:

  • Identify design problems and understand how to solve the problems given to them.
  • Use knowledge of material properties to enhance the performance of structural elements to achieve functioning solutions
  • Develop and communicate design ideas using detailed plans with measurements, 3D and Mathematical modelling
  • Test to deconstruction, evaluate ideas and products against a specification

Knowledge Organiser

Term 5

Elastic Powered Car

Use an iterative design strategy to improve an elastic band-powered car.

Knowledge:

  • Solve design problems with a suitable outcome
  • Reiterate the properties of materials and the performance of structural elements to achieve high-performing solutions.
  • Develop an appreciation and understanding of an iterative design strategy.
  • Make design decisions based on testing and evaluating.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 6

Elastic Powered Car

Use an iterative design strategy to improve an elastic band-powered car.

Knowledge:

  • Solve design problems with a suitable outcome
  • Reiterate the properties of materials and the performance of structural elements to achieve high-performing solutions.
  • Develop an appreciation and understanding of an iterative design strategy.
  • Make design decisions based on testing and evaluating.

Knowledge Organiser

Year 8 Homework Project

Coloured Houses of Ndebele 

To develop students' ability to recognise culture and help them to use this in their own designs.

Knowledge:

  • Use research and exploration, such as the study of different cultures.
  • Understand developments in design and technology, their impact on individuals, society and the environment, and the responsibilities of designers, engineers and technologists.
What will my child learn in Year 9?

Term

1&2

3&4

5&6

 

Grabber

Pull-along Toy

Electric Buggy

Prior Knowledge

  • Designing for others using empathy
  • Working to a brief
  • KS2 Curriculum

Core Knowledge

  • Be able to design with ergonomics and anthropometrics
  • Using Levers in products
  • Writing their own brief
  • Testing and Evaluation

 

  • Designer Research
  • Adding an element of fun to designs
  • Using mechanisms
  • User Centred Designing
  • Fine shaping of timber
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Energy storage
  • Using Systems and control in products
  • Belt drives and pullies

Future Learning Links

  • Enabling meaningful user-centred design in GSCE components.
  • Enabling the use of mechanisms in GCSE outcomes.
  • Enabling the use of systems and control in GCSE outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term 1

Grabber project

To create a device that helps people pick up objects

Knowledge:

  • Understanding how advanced mechanical systems enable changes in movement and force.
  • Expand and use the properties of materials and the performance of structural elements to achieve functional solutions.
  • To increase understanding of how to reformulate problems given to them.

Develop specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 2

Grabber project

To create a device that helps people pick up objects

Knowledge:

  • Understanding how advanced mechanical systems enable changes in movement and force.
  • Expand and use the properties of materials and the performance of structural elements to achieve functional solutions.
  • To increase understanding of how to reformulate problems given to them.

Develop specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 3

Pull along toy

To create a wheeled pull-along-themed toy for a young client based on profiling.

Knowledge:

  • Use a variety of approaches (iterative and user-centred design) to generate creative ideas and avoid stereotypical responses.
  • Understanding how mechanical systems used in their products allow changes in movement.
  • Consider materials properties to be able to choose from a wider, more complex range of materials and components.

Investigate new and emerging technologies by considering the consumers' choices.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 4

Pull along toy

To create a wheeled pull-along-themed toy for a young client based on profiling.

Knowledge:

  • Use a variety of approaches (iterative and user-centred design) to generate creative ideas and avoid stereotypical responses.
  • Understanding how mechanical systems used in their products allow changes in movement.
  • Consider materials properties to be able to choose from a wider, more complex range of materials and components.

Investigate new and emerging technologies by considering the consumers' choices.

Knowledge Organiser

Term 5

Electric Buggy Project

Students will design a product that will use advanced electrical systems to control mechanical systems. 

Knowledge:

  • Developing and understanding of how more advanced mechanical systems used in their products allow changes in movement and force.
  • Understand how more advanced electrical and electronic systems can be powered and used in products.
  • Apply knowledge of computing and electronics into products that respond to inputs and control outputs using programmable components.
Term 6

Electric Buggy Project

Students will design a product that will use advanced electrical systems to control mechanical systems. 

Knowledge:

  • Developing and understanding of how more advanced mechanical systems used in their products allow changes in movement and force.
  • Understand how more advanced electrical and electronic systems can be powered and used in products.
  • Apply knowledge of computing and electronics into products that respond to inputs and control outputs using programmable components.
Year 9 Homework Project 

Barge Homework project

To increase a student’s ability to recognise culture and help them to define their own.

Knowledge:

  • Use research and exploration, such as the study of different cultures.
  • Understanding developments in design and technology, its impact on individuals, society and the environment, and the responsibilities of designers, engineers and technologists.

 

Key Stage 3 - Food Technology

What will my child learn in Year 7? 
Term 1
  • Understanding of Health & Safety to include hygiene and food storage.
  • Correct selection of equipment, safe use and accuracy.
  • Knowledge and application of using the cooker; hob and oven.
  • Basic food preparation using fruit, vegetables and bread.
  • Ability to following a recipe.
  • Evaluation of outcomes.
  • Recipes; Fruit Salad, Soup, French Baguette Pizza.
Term 2
  • Development of knowledge and application of weighing & measuring.
  • Basic food preparation using rubbing-in technique.
  • Knowledge and application of using correct liquid quantities to form a dough.
  • Basic food preparation using commodities; flour, butter, sugar, milk.
  • Evaluation of outcomes.
  • Recipes; Scones, Pinwheels, Rock Cakes, Shortbread.
Term 3
  • Development of health & safety awareness.
  • Safe use of equipment and knives.
  • Development of knowledge and application of using the oven.
  • Development of knowledge and understanding as to how to identify if a product is cooked.
  • Basic food preparation using fruit, vegetables and meat.
  • Recipes; Bread Rolls, Pizza, Chow Mein, Fajitas.
Term 4
  • Understanding of Health & Safety to include hygiene and food storage.
  • Correct selection of equipment, safe use and accuracy.
  • Knowledge and application of using the cooker; hob and oven.
  • Basic food preparation using fruit, vegetables and bread.
  • Ability to following a recipe.
  • Evaluation of outcomes.
  • Recipes; Fruit Salad, Soup, French Baguette Pizza.
Term 5
  • Development of knowledge and application of weighing & measuring.
  • Basic food preparation using rubbing-in technique.
  • Knowledge and application of using correct liquid quantities to form a dough.
  • Basic food preparation using commodities; flour, butter, sugar, milk.
  • Evaluation of outcomes.
  • Recipes; Scones, Pinwheels, Rock Cakes, Shortbread.
Term 6
  • Development of health & safety awareness.
  • Safe use of equipment and knives.
  • Development of knowledge and application of using the oven.
  • Development of knowledge and understanding as to how to identify if a product is cooked.
  • Basic food preparation using fruit, vegetables and meat.
  • Recipes; Bread Rolls, Pizza, Chow Mein, Fajitas.
What will my child learn in Year 8? 
Term 1
  • Healthy Eating, focusing on Fat, Sugar, Salt and Fibre.
  • Understanding of ingredients and modifying a recipe (creativity).
  • Food preparation and following a recipe.
  • Application of rubbing-in, creaming techniques and the method of cooking baking.
  • Evaluation of outcomes.
  • Recipes; Fairy Cakes, Muffins, Pasties.
Term 2
  • Understanding of staples used by LEDCs.
  • Nutrition; Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat.
  • Understanding and application of adapting a recipe.
  • Basic food preparation of commodities meat, vegetables, pasta.
  • Application of rubbing-in and creaming technique, different methods of cooking, controlling the hob temperature.
  • Recipes; Crumble, Ratatouille, Bolognese, Dhansak, Cheese & Potato Bake, Cottage Pie.
Term 3
  • Basic knowledge of ingredients, product analysis and development.
  • Understanding of ingredients and modifying a recipe.
  • Food preparation of basic commodities.
  • Application of understanding of ingredients and recipe development, pastry making, shaping, lining and baking.
  • Recipes; Cheesecake, Fruit pie, Bakewell Tarts, Wholemeal pastry product.
Term 4
  • Healthy Eating, focusing on Fat, Sugar, Salt and Fibre.
  • Understanding of ingredients and modifying a recipe (creativity).
  • Food preparation and following a recipe.
  • Application of rubbing-in, creaming techniques and the method of cooking baking.
  • Evaluation of outcomes.
  • Recipes; Fairy Cakes, Muffins, Pasties.
Term 5
  • Understanding of staples used by LEDCs.
  • Nutrition; Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat.
  • Understanding and application of adapting a recipe.
  • Basic food preparation of commodities meat, vegetables, pasta.
  • Application of rubbing-in and creaming technique, different methods of cooking, controlling the hob temperature.
  • Recipes; Crumble, Ratatouille, Bolognese, Dhansak, Cheese & Potato Bake, Cottage Pie.
Term 6
  • Basic knowledge of ingredients, product analysis and development.
  • Understanding of ingredients and modifying a recipe.
  • Food preparation of basic commodities.
  • Application of understanding of ingredients and recipe development, pastry making, shaping, lining and baking.
  • Recipes; Cheesecake, Fruit pie, Bakewell Tarts, Wholemeal pastry product.

 

Key Stage 4

What will my child learn in Year 10?

Terms

1&2

3&4

5&6

 

Skills Building

Development:

Tealight Holder Project

Investigation:

Start of sustained project (Component 1)

Prior Knowledge

  • Working properties of materials
  • Basic understanding of CAD
  • Basic understanding of evaluation
  • Physical properties of materials
  • Understanding of CAD/CAM
  • Historical knowledge of the work of others
  • Previous project used as a model.

Core Knowledge

  • Iteration as a design strategy
  • Communicating ideas through different types of drawing
  • Develop primary research skills
  • Develop secondary research skills
  • Meaningful evaluation skills
  • Use CAD/CAM to manufacture students own design.
  • Communicating ideas in line with component 1
  • Importance of modelling
  • Concept selection
  • Develop iterative mindset
  • Refining material selection
  • Use CAD/CAM with growing independence
  • Designing for others

 

  • Students to build upon previous course experiences as they respond to their component one starting points, covering all Assessment Objectives as project develops.

Future Learning Links

  • All core knowledge vital for component one and two.
  • Experience vital for confident completion of component one and two.
  • Experimentation at this point will inform final outcomes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What will my child learn in Year 11?
Term 1
  • Continuation of NEA and theory
Term 2
  • Continuation of NEA and theory
  • PP Exams
Term 3
  • Completion of NEA
Term 4
  • Theory
Term 5
  • Theory

 

Key Stage 5

What will my child learn in Year 12?
Term 1

Skills, Knowledge, Media and Techniques

Themes of advanced study will enhance students theoretical and practical skill set and enable them to understand and address the assessment objectives of exam board moderated Components 1 and 2.

The intentions of the assignments are to enable learners to develop:

  • Intellectual, imaginative and creative skills
  • Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding, and critical judgement
  • Independence of mind in developing, refining, and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes
  • The experience of working with a broad range of media
  • It is also the intent that teachers will encourage skills to develop throughout this preparatory phase
Term 2

Skills, Knowledge, Media and Techniques

Themes of advanced study will enhance students theoretical and practical skill set and enable them to understand and address the assessment objectives of exam board moderated Components 1 and 2.

The intentions of the assignments are to enable learners to develop:

  • Intellectual, imaginative and creative skills
  • Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding, and critical judgement
  • Independence of mind in developing, refining, and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes
  • The experience of working with a broad range of media
  • It is also the intent that teachers will encourage skills to develop throughout this preparatory phase
Term 3

Skills, Knowledge, Media and Techniques

Themes of advanced study will enhance students theoretical and practical skill set and enable them to understand and address the assessment objectives of exam board moderated Components 1 and 2.

The intentions of the assignments are to enable learners to develop:

  • Intellectual, imaginative and creative skills
  • Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding, and critical judgement
  • Independence of mind in developing, refining, and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes
  • The experience of working with a broad range of media
  • It is also the intent that teachers will encourage skills to develop throughout this preparatory phase
Term 4

Component 1

Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material which will be presented as passages of continuous prose incorporated within the practical work. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished manufactured outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses

It is the intent that teachers will encourage these skills to develop throughout Component 1, that skill development will be evident in their outcomes and in their confident and independent approach into Component 2.

Term 5

Component 1

Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material which will be presented as passages of continuous prose incorporated within the practical work. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished manufactured outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses

It is the intent that teachers will encourage these skills to develop throughout Component 1, that skill development will be evident in their outcomes and in their confident and independent approach into Component 2.

Term 6

Component 1

Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material which will be presented as passages of continuous prose incorporated within the practical work. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished manufactured outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses

It is the intent that teachers will encourage these skills to develop throughout Component 1, that skill development will be evident in their outcomes and in their confident and independent approach into Component 2.

What will my child learn in Year 13?

 

Term 1

Component 1

Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material which will be presented as passages of continuous prose incorporated within the practical work. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished manufactured outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses

It is the intent that teachers will encourage these skills to develop throughout Component 1, that skill development will be evident in their outcomes and in their confident and independent approach into Component 2.

Term 2

Component 1

Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material which will be presented as passages of continuous prose incorporated within the practical work. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished manufactured outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses

It is the intent that teachers will encourage these skills to develop throughout Component 1, that skill development will be evident in their outcomes and in their confident and independent approach into Component 2.

Term 3

PPE Exam

Externally set task

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques, or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses
  • Used their planning and preparation to produce coherent realisation(s)/outcome(s)
  • Created a final outcome at an advanced level during a 3-day exam.

Student and staff welfare, diversity and inclusively will be an overarching objective throughout.

Term 4

PPE Exam

Externally set task

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques, or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses
  • Used their planning and preparation to produce coherent realisation(s)/outcome(s)
  • Created a final outcome at an advanced level during a 3-day exam.

Student and staff welfare, diversity and inclusively will be an overarching objective throughout.

Term 5

PPE Exam

Externally set task

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques, or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses
  • Used their planning and preparation to produce coherent realisation(s)/outcome(s)
  • Created a final outcome at an advanced level during a 3-day exam.

Student and staff welfare, diversity and inclusively will be an overarching objective throughout.

Term 6

PPE Exam

Externally set task

It is intended that learners will be able to evidence that they have:

  • Independently developed ideas through sustained and focused investigations in response to a given starting point
  • Produced material informed by contextual and other sources that informs the development of their practical work
  • Explored ideas, techniques, or processes appropriate to their chosen specialism(s)
  • Recorded observations from sources relevant to intentions
  • Critically reviewed and refined their work as it progresses
  • Used their planning and preparation to produce coherent realisation(s)/outcome(s)
  • Created a final outcome at an advanced level during a 3-day exam.

Student and staff welfare, diversity and inclusively will be an overarching objective throughout.

 

Accommodation and Resources

The design technology department is located in the Y Block, alongside Art where we have 3 specialist multimedia workshops and one specialist Food Technology room.