Design Technology

Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous design and manufacturing subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and wellbeing of the nation.

Through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils are be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making. When designing and making, pupils are be taught to:

 Design

• use research and exploration, such as the study of different cultures, to identify and understand user needs
• identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to reformulate problems given to them
• develop specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations
• use a variety of approaches [for example, bio mimicry and user-centred design], to generate creative ideas and avoid stereotypical responses
• develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3-D and mathematical modelling, oral and digital presentations and computer-based tools

Make

• select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely, including computer aided manufacture
• select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, components and ingredients, taking into account their properties

 

At KS3 students follow the National Curriculum for D&T and work across Product Design, Electronics, Systems and Control, Textiles and Graphic Products. A range of projects are delivered that prepare students for the GCSE Design courses.

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Yr 7

Insect Automaton Project (3D Design),

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo9FzShb85g

Day of the Dead Project (Graphics and Textiles)

 

Yr 8

Tote Bag Project (Textiles),

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzdhJPxiLeU

Fragrance/Game Design (Graphics),

Designer Lamp (3D Design)

 

Year 9 GCSE Design Groups

Textiles Design – Natural Form Project, Under the Sea/Animal Project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55AVn3phvE

Graphic Design – Album Cover Art Project, Woodland Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT8ySAammIc

3D Design – Designer Bird House Project, Architecture Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtZl4s7TSKo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhwLfpdzVcg

 

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Useful websites for Art

Become a member of Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com

www.thisiscolossal.com/

www.trendhunter.com

www.tate.org.uk/

www.saatchigallery.com

www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk

Aims

Three-dimensional design is defined as the design, prototyping and modelling or making of primarily functional and aesthetic products, objects, and environments, drawing upon intellectual, creative and practical skills.

Throughout the course they will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of Three Dimensional Design, from the past and from recent times, including Design Influences and Architecture

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Content

In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of three- dimensional design, such as those listed below:

• architectural design
• product design
• jewellery and body adornment
• interior design
• environmental/landscape/garden design
• exhibition design
• 3D digital design
• designs for theatre and television.

They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.

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Assessment

Component 1: Portfolio from Sept in year 10 to 2^nd January in year 11.

Assessment

• Marked out of 96
• 60% of GCSE

Students need to present a portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment, from 2^nd January

Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives

 Assessment

• Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time
• Marked out of 96
• 40% of GCSE

Students respond to their chosen starting point. Unlimited preparation time and 10 hours of supervised time. A response to all assessment objectives is required. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

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Qualification

GCSE AQA

Specification - www.aqa.org.uk/.../art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design.../spec-at-a-glance

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Progression Route

GCSE 3D Design provides a strong and appropriate foundation for further progression to art and design related courses such as GCE, BTEC and Creative and Media Diplomas and enhanced vocational and career pathways.

3D Product/Bird House Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtZl4s7TSKo

Architecture Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhwLfpdzVcg

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Useful websites for Design

Become a member of Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com

www.thisiscolossal.com/

www.trendhunter.com

www.tate.org.uk/

www.saatchigallery.com

https://designmuseum.org/

Aims

Graphic communication is defined as the process of designing primarily visual material to convey information, ideas, meaning and emotions in response to a given or self-defined brief.

Throughout the course they will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of Graphic Communication, from graphic designers to artists working with text.

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Content

In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of graphic communication, such as those listed below:

• communication graphics
• design for print
• advertising and branding
• package design
• typography
• multi-media
• signage
• exhibition graphics.

 They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.

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Assessment

Component 1: Portfolio from Sept in year 10 to 2^nd January in year 11.

Assessment

• Marked out of 96
• 60% of GCSE

Students need to present a portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment, from 2^nd January

Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives

 Assessment

• Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time
• Marked out of 96
• 40% of GCSE

Students respond to their chosen starting point. Unlimited preparation time and 10 hours of supervised time. A response to all assessment objectives is required. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

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Qualification

GCSE AQA

Specification - www.aqa.org.uk/.../art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design.../spec-at-a-glance

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Progression Route

GCSE Graphic Design provides a strong and appropriate foundation for further progression to art and design related courses such as GCE, BTEC and Creative and Media Diplomas and enhanced vocational and career pathways.

Album Cover Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT8ySAammIc&t=23s

Woodland Graphics Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R50Lg3mskYw

Useful websites for Design

Become a member of Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com

www.thisiscolossal.com/

www.trendhunter.com

www.tate.org.uk/

www.saatchigallery.com

https://designmuseum.org/

Aims

Textile design is defined as the creation of designs and products for woven, knitted, stitched, printed or decorative textiles that might have a functional or non-functional purpose.

Throughout the course they will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of Textile Design, from textile artists and fashion designers.

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Content

In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of textile design, such as those listed below:

• art textiles
• fashion design and illustration
• costume design
• constructed textiles
• printed and dyed textiles
• surface pattern
• stitched and/or embellished textiles
• soft furnishings and/or textiles for interiors
• digital textiles
• installed textiles.

They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.

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Assessment

Component 1: Portfolio from Sept in year 10 to 2^nd January in year 11.

Assessment

• Marked out of 96
• 60% of GCSE

Students need to present a portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment, from 2^nd January

Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives

 Assessment

• Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time
• Marked out of 96
• 40% of GCSE

Students respond to their chosen starting point. Unlimited preparation time and 10 hours of supervised time. A response to all assessment objectives is required. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

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Qualification

GCSE AQA

Specification - www.aqa.org.uk/.../art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design.../spec-at-a-glance

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Progression Route

GCSE Textile Design provides a strong and appropriate foundation for further progression to art and design related courses such as GCE, BTEC and Creative and Media Diplomas and enhanced vocational and career pathways.

Under the Sea Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55AVn3phvE

Natural Form Project

Useful websites for Design

Become a member of Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com

www.thisiscolossal.com/

www.trendhunter.com

www.tate.org.uk/

www.saatchigallery.com