Design & Technology

This year will introduce students to a new subject for Farlington.

Design and Technology requires students to develop a range of design skills with a focus on creativity and using the materials present to them and project briefs to create unique and functional designs that meet or exceed those briefs.

To assist them in this, they will be guided, demonstrated and instructed on the use of various machines, tools and processes and use them in a variety of methods to create items of high quality from a range of materials.

This will develop student’s confidence within the subject whilst building a foundation of safe working practice and strategies for design that will serve them well as they progress further with their D&T journey towards GCSE and beyond.

Course materials

Students will study design & technology for approximately one term this academic year. This will involve them completing two distinct design & make projects after a quick introductory project making an acrylic keyring.

Acrylic Keyring

A quick introductory project to introduce students to the new workshop and various pieces of equipment whilst showing that quality control and care is required in practical areas of the subject.

Birdbox Pencil Sharpener

A mini bird box container with a small metal pencil sharpener. Students will need to apply their skills from the keyring to construct the roof. Careful use of the drill and elements of graphic design in considering packaging for their finished product.

Bird Box

A full size bird box constructed using a number of traditional woodworking techniques including different wood joints.
Students will need to carefully follow instructions and use a number of hand saws and tools to construct the bird box.
They will then be able to apply their design skills in considering how the exterior can be decorated.

How will I be assessed?

Skills will be assessed with each material used but students will have each product/project assessed on the following areas:

Analysis of the task/brief
Research of relevant areas and the design task
Designing - generating and communicating ideas
Prototyping - the safe use of tools, machine sand processes to create high quality products
Evaluating - reflecting on the success of their work at various stages but also the success of other work and existing products.

If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Jamie Morris, Head of D&T, on jm@farlingtonschool.com