Welcome to the Mascall's Academy Design and Technology resource website. Use the information presented here to guide your practice whether your revising for a Knowledge Organiser test or your GCSE coursework!
Design & Technology incorporates Product Design, Computer Aided Design and Manufacture, Food Preparation & Nutrition and Hospitality & Catering skills and knowledge.
It is a subject that will get you problem solving and developing life skills that you can take with you wherever your future leads you!
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Within the Design department we strive to develop students to become independent, competent thinkers. Pupils will be provided with opportunities to be curious and communicate successfully whether this be in examinations or in response to real world situations. Design and technology intends on evolving our pupils to become product designers and/or food practitioners, encouraging problem solving, creativity and opportunities for being innovative through exploration of the design process. We develop students life skills as well as offering opportunities for career pathways ensuring pupils leave with a wide depth of transferrable skills. Our success is measured through their portfolios and final practical outcomes.
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY LEARNING JOURNEY
The learning journey diagram below shows how you will develop your knowledge and skills from Year 7 through to Year 13.