Design Technology Curriculum
Vision
A pupil of Design Technology will be passionate about the history of good design as well as current design thinking and its impact on shaping the way we live our lives today.
As designers, engineers and makers they will be able to use their knowledge and skill to analyse problems by being investigative and detailed in their critical thinking to arrive at effective solutions. They will be dedicated to ensuring their ideas positively impact the environment; and understanding the consequences in choosing materials, manufacturing and energy sources for their designs.
By being familiar with a wide range of materials including new, modern and smart materials, they will be prepared to experiment and take risks in their approach to be truly innovative and be confident using computer aided design and manufacturing.
Pupils studying Design Technology will be driven by the knowledge that their skills as a designer will be able to make changes for the better in the ways that people think, feel and live their lives to build a better future for all.
By Year Group
Year 7
Three projects are on rotation and will be studied at different times for different groups
Topic: Graphics - Technical Drawing & Architecture
Outcomes:
- Practice technical drawing skills such as one and two-point perspective, oblique and isometric
- Modelling with nets to explore architectural ideas
Topic: Product Design - Personalised Key Ring
Outcomes:
- Workshop health & safety
- Hand tool health & safety
- Material properties
- Pewter and acrylic key ring
Topic: Food - Food Safety and Healthy Menus
Outcomes:
- Food hygiene and healthy eating
- Health & safety
- Dishes such as pizza, wedges and crumble
Assessment
Key areas 1, 2 & 3
Assessment
Key areas 3, 4 & 5
Assessment
Key areas 3, 4 & 5
Year 8
Three projects are on rotation and will be studied at different times for different groups
Topic: Graphics - Mechanisms & Electronics
Outcomes:
- A range of pop-up mechanisms such as the parallel slide, rotary, mouth mechanism, V fold and internal stand.
- Greetings cards incorporating electronic components
Topic: Product Design - William Morris Clock
Outcomes:
- An MDF wall clock inspired by Morris
- Machine health & safety
Topic: Food - Multi Cultural Menus
Outcomes:
- Electrical equipment health & safety
- Dishes such as scones, egg fried rice, stir-fry and bread
Assessment
Key areas 2, 4 & 5
Assessment
Key areas 1, 2 & 3
Assessment
Key areas 3, 4 & 5
Year 9
Three projects are on rotation and will be studied at different times for different groups
Topic: Graphics - Blister packaging
Outcomes:
- Designing using CAD/CAM
- Plastic heat processes
- A card and plastic blister package
Topic: Product Design - Mechanical Toy
Outcomes:
- Wood joints and cams
- Force and motion
- Mechanical wooden toys
Topic: Food - Dietary Requirements
Outcomes:
- Dishes such as free-from cakes, fish cakes and stuffed peppers
- Risk Assessments (HACCP)
Assessment
Key areas 3, 4 & 5
Assessment
Key areas 1, 2 & 4
Assessment
Key areas 3, 4 & 5
Year 10
EDUQAS Design Technology LTP
Autumn 1
Topic: Mini Design and Makes
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Hand tools
- Workshop machinery
- Health & Safety
- Material properties
- CAD/CAM
- Joining materials
Materials:
- Natural & manufactured timber
- Thermoforming & thermosetting plastics
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Autumn 2
Topic: Coastline Litter
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Sustainability
- Modelling
- Design process
- Material properties
Materials:
- Paper & boards
- Various modeling materials
Spring 1
Topic: Textiles
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Material properties
Materials:
- Fibres & textiles
Assessment:
Assessment is in line with Eduqas Exam board assessment objectives
Assessment:
Assessment is in line with Eduqas Exam board assessment objectives
Assessment:
Assessment is in line with Eduqas Exam board assessment objectives
Spring 2
Topic: Torch
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Electronic systems, programmable components & mechanical devices
- CAD/CAM
Materials:
- Thermoforming & thermosetting plastics
Summer 1
Topic: Smart materials
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Smart materials
- New and emerging technologies
Materials:
- Various smart materials
Summer 2
Topic: Exam Board NEA
Outcomes
Exam Board NEA Exam preparation
Assessment:
Assessment is in line with Eduqas Exam board assessment objectives
Assessment:
Assessment is in line with Eduqas Exam board assessment objectives
Assessment:
Assessment is in line with Eduqas Exam board assessment objectives
Year 11
EDUQAS Design Technology LTP
Autumn 1
Topic: Exam board NEA AO1
Outcomes
- Existing products research
- Product analysis of past and present designers
- User research
- Brief and specification
- Initial ideas
- Rapid prototyping (CAD/CAM)
- iterative development
- Developed drawings
Autumn 2
Topic: Exam board NEA AO2
Outcomes
- Manufacturing a prototype
Spring 1
Topic: Exam board NEA AO2
Outcomes
- Manufacturing a prototype
Assessment
AO1
Assessment
AO2
Assessment
AO2
Spring 2
Topic: Exam board NEA AO3
Outcomes
- Analysing, evaluating and testing design decisions and prototypes
Summer 1
Topic: Revision
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Recap and Revise
Summer 2
Topic: Revision
Outcomes
Core Knowledge:
- Recap and Revise
Assessment
AO3
Completion of NEA
Assessment
AO4
Assessment
AO1,2,3,4
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