Curriculum: Design
As a department we aim to deliver a broad range of technological skills that will enable students to realise their creative imagination in a way that maximizes their true potential and provides them with usable life skills.
| Mr P Sutcliffe |
Head of Department |
Engineering / Product Design/ Resistant Materials/Graphic design |
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| Mr M Whittle |
Classroom Teacher |
Resistant Materials / Engineering |
| Mr S Dukanovic |
Classroom Teacher |
Product Design/Engineering |
| Mrs. C Onuorah |
Classroom Teacher |
Resistant Materials / Product Design |
| Mrs. E Park |
Classroom Teacher |
Product Design/Graphic Design |
| Mrs. E Serrano |
Classroom Teacher |
Graphic Design |
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KS3 Curriculum
Our KS3 programme is delivered to all students in years 7 - 8 in a one-hour period each week. Students undertake several projects each year on a carousel basis, which helps relieve some of the demand on materials and the limited resources within the department.
Year 7 Delivery Programme
Examples 0f Year 7 Projects
Year 8 Delivery Programme
Examples of year 8 Projects
KS4 Curriculum
At the end of Year 9 students have the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of Design & Technology. This will lead to a recognised GCSE qualification.
The department is currently responsible for the teaching of Resistant Materials GCSE, Product Design GCSE, Applied Engineering GCSE and BTEC First Certificate in Graphic Design.
Resistant Materials
Single GCSE A*-G
Suitable for thise students who enjoy designing and making things in wood, metal and plastics. You like to make what you design.
Example of Work - Desk Clock
Students use a specification to design and make a desk clock in their own choice of materials.
Course Content
In Year 9 students will work on building making skills through a series of focused projects and their understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.
In Year 10 students will work on small projects and practical investigations. The skills developed will allow students to realise their ideas in the form of 3 dimensional products. These skills based projects will provide students with the knowledge and understanding they require in order to complete the coursework and exam requirements in year 11. The process of acquiring a working knowledge of materials and processes is linked to practical activities in the classroom.
In Year 11 students produce their major project, which accounts for the coursework element of the course. In addition students will undertake practical and theoretical activities designed to fully prepare them for the examination element of the course.
Assessment Arrangements
In order to successfully obtain GCSE Qualification students must successfully complete:
Coursework (60%) -Design and Make Project
Written paper (40%) -Examination
Graphic Products
Single GCSE A*-G
Suitable for thoses students who enjoy drawing and making models of your designs. You like to model what you design.
Example of Work - Designing / Modelling a Games Console
Students use a specification to design and model a Games Console. They then produce an Advertising Poster to promote their design.
Course Content
In Year 9 students will work on building both their design and making skills through a series of focused projects working with graphics and modelling techniques.
In Year 10 students will work on small projects and practical investigations. The skills developed will allow students to realise their ideas in the form of 2 and 3 dimensional models. These skills based projects will provide students with the knowledge and understanding they require in order to complete the coursework and exam requirements in year 11. The process of acquiring a working knowledge of materials and processes is linked to practical activities in the classroom.
In Year 11 students produce their major project, which accounts for the coursework element of the course. In addition students will undertake practical and theoretical activities designed to fully prepare them for the examination element of the course.
Assessment Arrangements
In order to successfully obtain GCSE Qualification students must successfully complete:
Coursework (60%) - Design and Make Project
Written paper (40%) - Examination
Engineering
Applied Engineering
(Equivalent to 2 GCSE's A*-G)
Suitable for those students who enjoy designing solutions to technical problems. You like drawing, making and problem solving.
Example of Work - Desk Lamp
Students use a specification and engineering drawings to plan the manufacture then produce a working 12v Light. You are awarded marks on the quality of your planning and accuracy of making.
Course Content
The qualification gained is the equivalent of two GCSE's and the work content reflects this fact. The coursework element will focus on developing the designing and manufacturing skills necessary to create an effective manufactured product.
Students will complete the following units of work:
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Graphical Communication -Project based work designed to equip students with a range of skills that will allow them to communicate their ideas on paper and using ICT. Students design and generate working drawings to communicate their design ideas (Coursework - 30%)
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Engineered Products -Students develop their knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication. Students undertake a series of practical projects whilst working to engineering drawings. (Coursework - 30%)
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Application of Technology - Students study engineering theory and principles. This unit is exam based.
(Examination - 40%)
BTEC Graphic Design
BTEC First Certificate in Art and Design
(Equivalent to 2 GCSE's A*-C)
Suitable for those students who enjoy drawing and developing designs for graphics work. You do not like exams!
Example of Work -Game Cover Design
Students use a specification to design and produce the cover for a Playstation Game. Students use hand drawing skills as well as computers to produce the final image.
Course Content
The course is made up of three units - two core units and one-specialist unit that will allow students to study Graphic Design in more depth. There is no exam.
Students will study the following units of work:
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2D and 3D Communication -Project based work designed to equip students with a range of skills that will allow them to communicate their ideas on paper, using ICT and by modelling and prototyping in 3D.
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Contextual References in Art and Design - Students develop their knowledge of Design History, Contemporary Design and the role of Design in Industry and Society.
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Working to Graphic Design Briefs - Students will use studio materials and techniques as well as digital techniques and processes to complete a range of projects focusing on the graphic design industry.
KS5 Curriculum
The years 12 and 13 that form Key Stage 5 follow a similar pattern each year in Design and Technology. The students undertake a variety of tasks in which they develop and improve both skills and knowledge. Students have 4 contact periods per week.
Examples of year 12 and year 13 Projects
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Lamp based upon the work of a famous Designer/ design group
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Classic Product/Product analysis
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Multi Tool
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Clock based upon the work of a famous Designer
The GCE course has a 50% coursework requirement and a 50% examination weighting for the final result.
Extra Curricular
The department offers a range of extra curricular activities and events.
The department is open for drop in sessions every night from 2.30 - 3.30 pm, students can come along to do extra work on projects, use the ICT facilities or seek help with homeworks.
The department offers specialist revision sessions for students by special arrangement with subject tutors
We enter teams of students in KS3,4 and 5 into the Rotary Technology Tournament every year and are always looking for more team members.
From January 2009 the department will be starting a Young Engineers Club and a Paper Engineering Club