INTRODUCTION
We
teach across the full age range. Design and Technology is compulsory
throughout Key stage 3 (Years 7-9). It then is an Option at Key Stage
4 (GCSE)
right through to 'AS' and 'A' Level. The specifications that we
offer include AQA Resistant Materials at GCSE and AQA Product Design
at 'AS' and 'A' Level.
Our aim is to stimulate interest and enjoyment
of Design Technology and to develop pupils' ability to apply knowledge
and understanding of the subject in a safe environment.
The teaching
is organised so that pupils' imagination creativity and innovation
are stimulated while still focusing on developing products to meet precise specifications.
STAFFING
Mr S Cruxton Head of Department
BA Loughborough
Mr D Healey D & T Teacher
BA Manchester
Mrs L Facchin D & T and Art Teacher
BA Wolverhampton
ACCOMMODATION
The Department is very well equipped to work in wood, metal and
plastic. There are two workshops one is equipped to work primarily in wood and
plastics. It
also has computer aided design and manufacturing facilities (CAD/CAM). The other
is used as a graphics studio and has metal working equipment.
CURRICULUM
Key Stage 3
There is one 50 minute period each week and the classes are split
into two groups of a maximum of twelve pupils. They undertake an introduction
to graphics and
learn how to present their ideas in a professional manner. They also learn how
to use hand tools and some of the workshop machines. Nine projects will be completed
throughout Key Stage 3, some of them graphics based and others more practical.
Key
Stage 4
Three 50 minute periods per week are scheduled during Years 10 and 11
and follow
AQA's Resistant Materials specification. The students complete one major piece
of coursework over the two years as well as a number of smaller projects. Examples
of previous projects are shown in the gallery.
Sixth Form
Students have five fifty minute periods per week during the Lower Sixth and six
fifty minute periods in the Upper Sixth
EXAMINATIONS
GCSE
March of Year 11 Coursework deadline to design and make one major project.
Examination
is AQA Design & Technology (Resistant Materials). Written examination takes
place in June. A prep sheet for this will be given in the March.
The 'A' Level
course structure is as follows:
| |
AS Level Units |
|
A2 Level Units |
| Unit 1 |
Unit 2 |
Unit 3 |
Unit 4 |
Unit 5 |
Unit 6 |
| Theory |
Coursework |
Design |
Product |
Coursework |
Theory |
| Exam |
Project |
Exam |
Study |
Project |
Exam |
| Deadlines |
|
|
|
|
| Jan L6th |
Feb L6th |
June L6th |
Sept U6th |
March U6th |
June U6th |
AS Level Units A2 Level Units
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6
Theory Coursework Design Product Coursework Theory
Exam Project Exam Study Project Exam
Extra Curricular
The workshops are used most lunchtimes for pupils to work on
projects or to take
part in Design & Technology Club.
The Department has also had a great deal of
success in the National Audi Design Competition with Muiz Anwar as runner-up
in the regional competition. |
