Design & Technology
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
The main body of work will be focused around three main design and make projects. All materials, equipment and tools are provided by the school.
The work will be a combination of creative design and theory work balanced with practical work.
3D Photo Frames
This project will have many opportunities for students to explore the use of CAD and CAM in the workshop. Whilst they will be learning about wood joints they will also have the opportunity to be creative and problem solve in applying graphics and artwork to their frame to support the 3d printing etc.
Acrylic Clocks
This project will give the students an opportunity for an in-depth look into plastics and their use, exploring the environmental and social factors too.
Electronic Speakers
Extending the learning front he USB lamp project previously completed lower in the school this unit will showcase another component that can be selected and built into a product
The three projects will give students opportunities to use a range of materials including both plastic and various woods. A range of hand tools working with a number of different jointing techniques and wasting techniques, plus opportunities to use the 3d printers, laser cutter and other workshop machines.
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