Technology

Through Technology, students use their creativity and imagination to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts which must consider both their own and others’ needs and values. By doing this, they acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw upon other subject disciplines such as maths, science and art. Students learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, cooperative, curious, creative and capable. They are asked to evaluate both past and present design and learn how to develop a critical understanding of the impact that design has on daily life and the wider world. We believe that these are key skills which students can take with them later in life and which they can apply to other contexts and settings.

Extra Curriculum

A fully immersive subject, D&T has a calendar f extra curricular opportunities to enrich a student's school experience: After school clubs, holiday 'make it and bake it' workshops, primary transition and Active Learning week sessions. Our exhibition evening showcases GCSE, A Level and outstanding KS3 work in the 'Technical Challenge' competition.

Industry Links

D&T have embedded the Gatsby Benchmark whole school plan to enhance learning in the following ways:

Transferable skills understood by each student
Working with real clients to industrial specifications
Exhibiting talent through competitions and presentations
Access to visits when appropriate to enhance learning
Knowledge of inspiring industry leaders displayed in our classrooms
Studies into local and global companies

Key Stage 3 Learning Objectives

YEAR 7 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Year 7's journey begins begins with a baseline task and introductory module in all areas: Food, Electronic product, Graphic products, Textiles Technology and Resistant Materials. Students learn through making a quality product to take home.

Learning Objectives	Students will be able to:
Pen/ Fruit	Generate innovative ideas that reflect your chosen fruit/ vegetable Work Confidently with others Evaluate their own and the work of others Identify opportunities for design development Cut out a net neatly and independently
Food and Nutrition unit 1	Handle food safely to prevent cross-contamination and understand the basics of food hygiene Use a knife safely to peel, slice and dice a range of ingredients Independently choose and use a range of equipment to prepare ingredients select and combine ingredients to make different products Make a variety of savoury and sweet dishes Combine ingredients to produce balanced dishes reflecting eatwell guide Understand why SR flour is used in many recipes Use the hob to create simple recipes Understand key cooking terms Be aware of how preparation and cooking changes the appearance, colour, flavour and texture of food Use sensory analysis to test foods and suggest improvements
Electronics	Draw a simple circuit diagram by hand Recognise and use circuit symbols Work to a good level of accuracy when cutting a set of neoprene spacers Understand how the Laser Cutter can be used to manufacture products Use draw tools to create and modify shapes to be laser cut Assemble a number of components in the correct sequence to make a working mini light
Resistant Materials unit 1	Follow Health and Safety requirements Use equipment carefully and appropriately Use cross sectional diagrams to draw three dimensional design ideas Generate a range of accurately drawn ideas Use a steel rule and try square to accurately mark out Use a coping saw or tenon saw to cut each component Produce a smooth finish on components using the belt sander / glass paper use the dry fit method to assemble components and check the accuracy of fit for the final product
Graphics Products unit 1	Use grids and guidelines to help create a selection of accurate lettering Create a design idea, which demonstrates accurate use of grids and guidelines Work to a good level of accuracy when tracing/cutting a set of card letters Understand how the Vacuum Former and Laser Cutter can be used to manufacture products Use draw tools to create & modify shapes, colour & line detail Group, scale and duplicate to create a repeat pattern
Textiles unit 1	Set up and thread a sewing machine Switch between straight stitch and zig zag stitch Turn corners on a sewing machine Identify what applique and reverse applique is Create a sample of reverse applique Explain the steps of batik and create a sample Construct a product using 2 or more pieces of fabric Sew on a button and/or bead Create some simple hand stitching
Controlled Assessment	Create an image board that provides detailed stimulus Analyse existing logos, making detailed comments in order to inform future design work Use existing images and other sources of information to develop their own ideas Communicate an effective range of design ideas using words and labelled sketches Create an appropriate and creative final net design for their chosen charity Demonstrate a high level of drawing and shading skill

YEAR 8 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Students move on to study for 12 weeks in each area. Guided learning through further experimentation with materials gives the students a deeper understanding and knowledge. Taster projects help to inform GCSE choices. Graphics and food students work together on a sustainable festival food project, in conjunction with company Flava People.

Learning Objectives	Students will be able to:
Food and Nutrition unit 2	Demonstrate a range of food preparation skills Independently follow step by step stages for making Effectively organise a work area and understand the importance of food hygiene when preparing food Independently choose and use a range of equipment to prepare ingredients Select and combine ingredients to make different products effectively plan practical methods Understand the functions of key ingredients within shortening, coagulation, gelatinisation and dextrinisation Understand key cooking terms Explain how preparation and cooking changes the appearance, colour, flavour and texture of food Evaluate products and explain how they can be improved Understand the provenance of foods Understand the 5 main nutrients and their functions in the body Understand that people may have specific dietary needs and that recipes can be modified to cater for them Know which foods are good sources of the main nutrients
Electronic Products unit 2	Draw a circuit diagram using CAD software Identify major components eg. Resistors Use specialist hand tools eg. Wire Cutters Use a Soldering Iron safely and accurately Assemble several components into a working product Programming Skills: Turn outputs on and off Use delays/waits/pauses Use decisions to determine if inputs have been activated Programme a complex sequence Create loops or feedback loops in programmes Use 'count' functions within a programme Use 'sub-routines' to improve programmes Control Motors and/or Sounds within a programme
Textiles Technology unit 2	Independently set up and thread a sewing machine Identify 3 types of fabric construction Switch between straight stitch and zig zag stitch Identify what applique is and create a sample Recall, define and apply knowledge of the 6Rs to design ideas Research companies that are sustainable Recall several smart technologies Explain in detail one smart technology Explain the advantages and disadvantages for 4 methods of decoration Construct a product using 2 or more pieces of fabric
Resistant Materials unit 2	Follow Health and Safety requirements Listen to and positively respond to practical feedback Communicate component cutting list using accurate measurement and dimensioning techniques Use Cams and Linkages to develop ideas Use Isometric to draw three dimensional design ideas Generate a range of creative ideas and components to customise ideas to include mechanisms Use a Steel Rule and Try Square to accurately mark out Use Coping Saw, Tenon Saw or Jigsaw to accurately cut each component Produce a smooth finish on components using the disk sander etc. Organise practical tasks to work efficiently to avoid queues at machinery and ensure all work meets deadlines Sequence a plan of making, to effect a logical construction and efficient assembly of my product Use the dry fit method to assemble components and check the accuracy of fit for the final product Adapt an original design during the making process to problem solve or increase creatively. Produce a complete creative product with a smooth working mechanism and an excellent quality finish
Graphic Products unit 2	Use tables to support the layout and presentation of research Gather, evaluate and use a range of research material to develop a product specification Design using guidelines and grids to create an accurate net Create a hand drawn design from which production can take place Use a range of appropriate software to create and modify shapes, colour & line detail, and crop images Produce a high quality, professionally finished, final product that includes the correct legal information Explain how graphic products are industrially manufactured, including Lithography, Vacuum Forming, Laser Cutting and Die Cutting

YEAR 9 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Learning Objectives	Students will be able to:
Food Nutrition unit 2	Demonstrate a range of food preparation skills Independently follow step by step stages for making Effectively organise a work area and understand the importance of food hygiene when preparing food Independently choose and use a range of equipment to prepare ingredients Select and combine ingredients to make different products effectively plan practical methods Understand the functions of key ingredients within shortening, coagulation, gelatinisation and dextrinisation Understand key cooking terms Explain how preparation and cooking changes the appearance, colour, flavour and texture of food Evaluate products and explain how they can be improved Understand the provenance of foods Understand the 5 main nutrients and their functions in the body Understand that people may have specific dietary needs and that recipes can be modified to cater for them Know which foods are good sources of the main nutrients
Electronic Products unit 2	Draw a circuit diagram using CAD software Identify major components eg. Resistors Use specialist hand tools eg. Wire Cutters Use a Soldering Iron safely and accurately Assemble several components into a working product Programming Skills: Turn outputs on and off Use delays/waits/pauses Use decisions to determine if inputs have been activated Create loops or feedback loops in programmes Programme a complex sequence Use 'count' functions within a programme Use 'sub-routines' to improve programmes Control Motors and/or Sounds within a programme
Graphic Products unit 2	Use tables to support the layout and presentation of research Gather, evaluate and use a range of research material to develop a product specification Design using guidelines and grids to create an accurate net Create a hand drawn design from which production can take place Use a range of appropriate software to create and modify shapes, colour & line detail, and crop images Produce a high quality, professionally finished, final product that includes the correct legal information Explain how graphic products are industrially manufactured, including Lithography, Vacuum Forming, Laser Cutting and Die Cutting
Textiles Technology unit 2	Independently set up and thread a sewing machine Identify 3 types of fabric construction Switch between straight stitch and zig zag stitch Identify what applique is and create a sample Recall, define and apply knowledge of the 6Rs to design ideas Research companies that are sustainable Recall several smart technologies Explain in detail one smart technology Explain the advantages and disadvantages for 4 methods of decoration Construct a product using 2 or more pieces of fabric
Resistance Materials unit 2	Follow Health and Safety requirements Listen to and positively respond to practical feedback Communicate component cutting list using accurate measurement and dimensioning techniques Use Cams and Linkages to develop ideas Use Isometric to draw three dimensional design ideas Generate a range of creative ideas and components to customise ideas to include mechanisms Use a Steel Rule and Try Square to accurately mark out Use Coping Saw, Tenon Saw or Jigsaw to accurately cut each component Produce a smooth finish on components using the disk sander etc. Organise practical tasks to work efficiently to avoid queues at machinery and ensure all work meets deadlines Sequence a plan of making, to effect a logical construction and efficient assembly of my product Use the dry fit method to assemble components and check the accuracy of fit for the final product Adopt an original design during the making process to problem solve or increase creatively Produce a complete creative product with a smooth working mechanism and an excellent quality finish
Food and Nutrition unit 3	Be able to select recipes, which meet the requirements of a specific task independently Know how recipes can be modified to improve sensory characteristics Understand how local geography and climate influence the production of food Understand different cuisines, styles of cooking and eating, characteristic of a particular country or religion Be able to use a range of herbs and spices to enhance the sensory characteristics of recipes Understand the scientific principles of bread making Be able to make sweet and savoury bread products, paying attention to shape and finish Make effective use of self and peer assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses of food products Understand the term ‘staple ingredient’ Be aware of the importance of staple ingredients to specific countries / cultures Be able to incorporate staple ingredients into recipes
Food and Nutrition unit 4	Understand the importance of Sensory Analysis and Product Testing Know the main methods of Sensory Analysis and Product Testing Be able to carry out and make effective use of Sensory Analysis and Product Testing Know the different Life Stages and understand how nutritional needs change over time Understand the properties of key ingredients (eggs, fats, sugars and starches) Be able to select and follow a recipe and method independently Be able to demonstrate high- level food preparation skills, including knife skills, preparation of pastry and bread doughs, setting mixtures, sauces, tests for readiness Be able to use the grill, hob, oven and electrical appliances independently Understand and be able to apply the principles of food hygiene
Food and Nutrition unit 2	Demonstrate a range of food preparation skills Independently follow step by step stages for making Effectively organise a work area and understand the importance of food hygiene when preparing food Independently choose and use a range of equipment to prepare ingredients Select and combine ingredients to make different products effectively plan practical methods Understand the functions of key ingredients within shortening, coagulation, gelatinisation and dextrinisation Understand key cooking terms Explain how preparation and cooking changes the appearance, colour, flavour and texture of food Evaluate products and explain how they can be improved Understand the provenance of foods Understand the 5 main nutrients and their functions in the body Understand that people may have specific dietary needs and that recipes can be modified to cater for them Know which foods are good sources of the main nutrients
Electronic Products unit 2	Draw a circuit diagram using CAD software Identify major components eg. Resistors Use specialist hand tools eg. Wire Cutters Use a Soldering Iron safely and accurately Assemble several components into a working product Programming Skills: Turn outputs on and off Use delays/waits/pauses Use decisions to determine if inputs have been activated Create loops or feedback loops in programmes Programme a complex sequence Use 'count' functions within a programme Use 'sub-routines' to improve programmes Control Motors and/or Sounds within a programme
Graphic Products unit 2	Use tables to support the layout and presentation of research Gather, evaluate and use a range of research material to develop a product specification Design using guidelines and grids to create an accurate net Create a hand drawn design from which production can take place Use a range of appropriate software to create and modify shapes, colour & line detail, and crop images Produce a high quality, professionally finished, final product that includes the correct legal information Explain how graphic products are industrially manufactured, including Lithography, Vacuum Forming, Laser Cutting and Die Cutting
Textiles Technology unit 2	Independently set up and thread a sewing machine Identify 3 types of fabric construction Switch between straight stitch and zig zag stitch Identify what applique is and create a sample Recall, define and apply knowledge of the 6Rs to design ideas Research companies that are sustainable Recall several smart technologies Explain in detail one smart technology Explain the advantages and disadvantages for 4 methods of decoration Construct a product using 2 or more pieces of fabric
Resistant Materials unit 2	Follow Health and Safety requirements Listen to and positively respond to practical feedback Communicate component cutting list using accurate measurement and dimensioning techniques Use Cams and Linkages to develop ideas Use Isometric to draw three dimensional design ideas Generate a range of creative ideas and components to customise ideas to include mechanisms Use a Steel Rule and Try Square to accurately mark out Use Coping Saw, Tenon Saw or Jigsaw to accurately cut each component Produce a smooth finish on components using the disk sander etc. Organise practical tasks to work efficiently to avoid queues at machinery and ensure all work meets deadlines Sequence a plan of making, to effect a logical construction and efficient assembly of my product Use the dry fit method to assemble components and check the accuracy of fit for the final product Adapt an original design during the making process to problem solve or increase creatively. Produce a complete creative product with a smooth working mechanism and an excellent quality finish
Food and Nutrition unit 3	Be able to select recipes, which meet the requirements of a specific task independently Know how recipes can be modified to improve sensory characteristics Understand how local geography and climate influence the production of food Understand different cuisines, styles of cooking and eating, characteristic of a particular country or religion Be able to use a range of herbs and spices to enhance the sensory characteristics of recipes Understand the scientific principles of bread making Be able to make sweet and savoury bread products, paying attention to shape and finish Make effective use of self and peer assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses of food products Understand the term ‘staple ingredient’ Be aware of the importance of staple ingredients to specific countries / cultures Be able to incorporate staple ingredients into recipes
Food and Nutrition unit 4	Understand the importance of Sensory Analysis and Product Testing Know the main methods of Sensory Analysis and Product Testing Be able to carry out and make effective use of Sensory Analysis and Product Testing Know the different Life Stages and understand how nutritional needs change over time Understand the properties of key ingredients (eggs, fats, sugars and starches) Be able to select and follow a recipe and method independently Be able to demonstrate high- level food preparation skills, including knife skills, preparation of pastry and bread doughs, setting mixtures, sauces, tests for readiness Be able to use the grill, hob, oven and electrical appliances independently Understand and be able to apply the principles of food hygiene
Textiles Technology unit 3	Research into existing products to inform my ideas Understand fibres and fabrics: Natural fibres cotton, wool & silk and Synthetics fibres Nylon, Acrylic & Polyester Experiment with Techniques to gain an understanding of design possibilities Carry out a case study into local retail clients & the Cambridge Satchel Company Write a design Brief Write a detailed specification Produce a range of creative accessory design ideas Develop a design idea into a final design Understand material efficiency to calculate waste materials Assemble a textile product independently Make a record of my making to show my independent decisions Produce a textile product which is of a high quality Evaluate my work throughout the project Write an evaluation which tests against the specification
Electronic Products unit 3	Know the main features of an MP3 Player Hot to use circuit Wizard to draw a circuit diagram How a loudspeaker works How to identify the different resistors and capacitors used in my project Know if a component is ‘Polarised’ or needs to be connected in a specific orientation How to solder Neatly / Tidily / Accurately How to correct soldering mistakes if I make one, or help someone else who has How to test a power supply is supplying the correct voltage and current How capacitors are used in electronic circuits How to use Illustrator to create a Laser engraving How to use simple hand tools to measure mark and cut resistant materials
Resistance Materials unit 3	Follow Health and Safety requirements Listen to and positively respond to practical feedback Communicate component cutting list using accurate measurement and dimensioning techniques Use Isometric to draw three dimensional design ideas Generate a range of creative ideas and components to customise ideas to a clients needs and wants Use a Steel Rule and Try Square to accurately mark out Use Coping Saw, Tenon Saw or Jigsaw to accurately cut each component To know about hard woods, soft woods and manufactured boards Produce a smooth finish on components using the disk sander etc. Organise practical tasks to work efficiently to avoid queues at machinery and ensure all work meets deadlines Sequence a plan of making, to effect a logical construction and efficient assembly of my product Use the dry fit method to assemble components and check the accuracy of fit for the final product Adapt an original design during the making process to problem solve or increase creatively. Produce a complete creative product which meets the needs and wants of the client
Graphic Products unit 3	Be able to identify a suitable client Make samples of sustainable materials e.g. corn starch plastic and recycled paper/card Understand sustainable issues surrounding packaging Work closely with the client to create Food packaging which meets the needs and wants of the client Use tables to support the layout and presentation of research Gather, evaluate and use a range of research material to develop a product specification Design using guidelines and grids to create an accurate net Create a hand drawn design from which production can take place Use a range of appropriate software to create and modify shapes, colour & line detail, and crop images Produce a high quality, professionally finished, final product that includes the correct legal information Explain how graphic products are industrially manufactured, including Lithography, Vacuum Forming, Laser Cutting and Die Cutting

Key Stage 4 Learning Objectives

Overview

Our course follows the AQA specification and should encourage students to:

Demonstrate their understanding that all design and technological activity takes place within contexts that influence the outcomes of design practice
Develop realistic design proposals as a result of the exploration of design opportunities and users’ needs, wants and values
Use imagination, experimentation and combine ideas when designing
Develop the skills to critique and refine their own ideas whilst designing and making
Communicate their design ideas and decisions using different media and techniques, as appropriate for different audiences at key points in their designing
Develop decision making skills, including the planning and organisation of time and resources when managing their own project work
Develop a broad knowledge of materials, components and technologies and practical skills to develop high quality, imaginative and functional prototypes
Be ambitious and open to explore and take design risks in order to stretch the development of design proposals, avoiding clicheÌd or stereotypical responses
Consider the costs, commercial viability and marketing of products
Demonstrate safe working practices in design and technology
Use key design and technology terminology including those related to: designing, innovation and communication; materials and technologies; making, manufacture and production; critiquing, values and ethics.

GCSE students are taught examination content by specialist teachers in 7 units:

Graphics with paper and boards
Designers and environment
Drawing skills
Timbers and polymers
Textiles based materials
Electronics with metals
Industrial processes
In year 11 students produce their NEA

Food preparation and Nutrition GCSE students study:

Food science
Food safety
Food choice
Food provenance
Food, nutrition and health
in year 11 students produce their 2 NEA

Assessment of Design and Technology

Paper 1 – 2 hour written examination, accounting for 50% of the GCSE, assessing:

Core technical principles
Specialist technical principles
Designing and making principles

Non – Examination Assessment - accounting for 50% of the GCSE

This involves Students producing a prototype and a portfolio of evidence in their selected specialist area. Students may choose from: Electronic Products, Graphic Products, Resistant Materials or Textiles Technology. 30-35 hours are allocated to the assessment accounting for 50% total marks

Key Stage 5 Learning Objectives

Product Design

Our A Level course is based on the AQA specification, and will encourage students to:

Be open to taking design risks, showing innovation and enterprise whilst considering their role as responsible designers and citizens
Develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products and systems, and their impact on daily life and the wider world
Work collaboratively to develop and refine their ideas, responding to Feedback from users, peers and expert practitioners
Gain an insight into the creative, engineering and / or manufacturing industries
Develop the capacity to think creatively, innovatively and critically through focused research and the exploration of design opportunities arising from the needs, wants and values of users and clients
Develop knowledge and experience of real world contexts for design and technological activity
Develop are in-depth knowledge and understanding of materials, components and processes associated with the creation of products that can be tested and evaluated in use
Be able to create and analyse a design concept and use a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas, including Maths and Science, to inform decisions in design and the application or development of technology
Be able to work safely and skilfully to produce high quality protypes/ products
Have critical understanding of the wider influences on design and technology, including cultural, economic, environmental, historical and social factors
Develop the ability to draw on and apply a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas, including the use of Maths and Science for analysis and informing decisions in design.

A Level Assessment

Paper 1

Core technical principles

Mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response

Written exam: 2 ½ hours 120 marks 30% of A-Level

Paper 2

Designing and making principles

Mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions

Section A: Product analysis. up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of products

Section B: Commercial manufacture. Mixture of short and extended response questions. Written exam 1½ hours 80 marks 20% of A Level

Non Examination Assessment (NEA)

Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles and specialist knowledge.

Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.

Substantial design and make task.

45 hours 100 marks 50% of A Level

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