Department Vision Statement
KS3
Design and Technology is an exciting and innovative subject that involves applying knowledge and skills when designing and making products. At Key Stage 3 we want to set the foundation for students to be able to explore and investigate in a similar way to real life designers. We want to develop problem solvers that can explore a context and seek out the opportunities to create products.
During Key Stage 3 students rotate through the four DT subjects over the course of the academic year, e.g.: Weeks 1 – 20 Food & Textiles Weeks 21 – 39 Resistant Materials & Graphics |
Year 7
Subject | Curriculum Overview |
Food | · Food safety and hygiene · Kitchen equipment · Know your cooker. · Eat-well guide. · Dietary fibre · Researching ingredients for scones · Weighing and measuring ingredients · Producing a time plan · Evaluation · Sensory analysis
Practical Lessons: · Fruit Salad · Fruit Crumble · Pizza Toast · Fruit Cookies · Pasta Salad · Scones |
Home Learning: | · Teams quiz linked to essential knowledge organiser books. · Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons · Scones research · Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons |
Graphics | · Isometric Drawing- basic shapes · Logo Design · Superhero Design · Photoshop fill menu · Photoshop shape tool · Photoshop pen tool · Photoshop Transform function. · Assembly skills - cutting, scoring, folding, gluing. · Vacuum forming. · Isometric drawing and shading. · Evaluation. |
Home Learning: | · Superhero Mood board |
Resistant Materials | · Introduction to health and safety in the workshop · Identifying essential tools and equipment · Identifying key parts of machinery used in project. · Research into design theme- mind map of animal categories · Symmetry task- practice accuracy in drawing by drawing a symmetrical picture in preparation for designing. · Design task- design 2 different glasses stand. with colour and annotation- peer assess. · Complete final design using colour and fine liner. · Create a model of chosen design to check dimensions. · Make product in the workshop using tools, equipment and machinery. · Reading comprehension home learning task on softwoods and hardwoods. · Record the manufacture of making the product. · Isometric drawing of final product using 3D drawing skills and rendering techniques · Test the product and evaluate the product |
Home Learning: | · Independent research into animal design theme · Microsoft forms quiz |
Textiles [Design Brief: Design and make a storage item to raise money for an animal charity] | · Safety in the textiles area. · Naming textiles equipment · Label sewing machine. · Sewing machine driving test. · Learn to thread the sewing machine. · Complete a variety of decorative and construction samples. · Complete 2 Initial designs and one developed final design annotating features using technical terminology. · Produce pattern pieces for applique developing functional mathematical and drawing skills. · Pinning and cutting fabrics accurately · Manufacture the storage item based on the final design using a variety of skills developed throughout the topic. · Evaluate the form and function of your product |
Home Learning: | · Investigation of chosen animal charity · Microsoft Teams Knowledge Retrieval Quiz |
Year 8
Food | · Food hygiene and safety · Personal hygiene · Food safety procedures · Functions of ingredients in bread, cakes and shortcrust pastry · Macronutrients: fat, carbohydrates, protein · Researching ingredients and design ideas for Focaccia · Weighing and measuring ingredients · Producing a time plan · Evaluation · Sensory analysis
Practical Lessons: · Bread · Decorated mini cakes. · Pasties · Bolognese Sauce · Stir-Fry · Decorated Focaccia |
Home Learning: | · Teams quiz linked to essential knowledge. · Research ingredients for focaccia |
Graphics | · One-Point perspective- cubes · Two-point perspective- rectangles. · Typography · Brand Identity and Logo Design · Photoshop skills · Sublimation printing and heat pressing. · Screen Printing · Die Cut packaging. · Vacuum forming · 2d design · Keyring design · Laser cutting · Blister packaging assembly · Evaluation |
Home Learning: | · The Environmental Impact of Paper Production |
Resistant Materials | · Analysis of Design Brief and Specification – ‘what makes a good product’ mind map. · Video about sustainability of natural timber, comprehension exercise and logo research · Research into types of motion and CAM Mechanisms · Product analysis- studying existing products, students design their own toy based on research. · Working drawing using accurate measuring skills. · Identifying essential tools and equipment needed to complete product. · Home learning – research into existing toys with mechanisms · Machinery task- identifying parts of machine, H&S precautions, students complete sample test and assess. · Record manufacturing stages of making the product. · Research task- research into ‘resistant materials’ · Evaluate product. · Rendering task using accurate drawing techniques |
Home Learning: | · Independent research into existing wooden toys and their working properties and mechanisms |
Textiles [Design Brief:Design and make an educational toy for a child aged 0-3.] | · Analysing and evaluating existing toys on the market and skills developed from different types children’s toys and play. · Recap practical knowledge from Y7-Health and safety and operating the sewing machine. · Complete sewing samples. · Complete 2 initial designs and one developed final design that meet the specification points. · Annotate final design with correct technical terminology (understanding of appropriate techniques, fabrics and components). · Modify and produce pattern pieces for your educational toy to replicate your final design. Making · Pin and cut pattern pieces from fabrics understanding how to be economical. · Include a variety of hand and machine applique. · Use of CAD/CAM machines. · Include a range of decorative embellishments. · Stuffing/filling your toy to add a range of textures. · Evaluate the form and function of your product |
Home Learning: | · Independent Investigation into different types of fabric educational toys on the market, skills developed and appropriate fabrics. · Microsoft Teams Knowledge Retrieval Quiz |
Year 9
Food | · Nutrition · Cut down on saturated fat. · Eat less salt. · Cut down on sugar. · Base your meals on starchy foods. · Design ideas · Modifying ingredients for different dietary needs · Producing a time plan for making · Sensory analysis · Evaluation · World foods and culture Practical Lessons: · Swiss Roll · Fajitas · Paella · Lattice Fruit Pie · Pizza · Pasta in cheese sauce · Cheesecake · Curry |
Home Learning: | · Teams quiz linked to essential knowledge. organiser books · Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons · Research ingredients and adaptations for cheesecake |
Graphics | Architectural Design Project · Research - site analysis. · Design - perspective drawing. · Modelling with card nets, steel wire, modelling foam, corrugated board, plastic film and MDF and a range of tapes and adhesives. · Use of hot wire cutter, laser cutter, various hand tools. · 2d CAD modelling · 3d CAD modelling |
Home Learning: | · Research into existing designers. |
Resistant Materials | USB Desk Lamp project · Analysing and developing a design brief · Design movement research – Art Deco/Bauhaus · Design ideas · Development of final design · CAD modelling – 2D Design · Lamp manufacture · Laser cutting · Vinyl cutting · Line bending · Lamp shade design · Testing and evaluating |
Home Learning: | · Existing product analysis · Line bending and laser cutting knowledge |
Textiles | The Great British Sewing Bee - Comfort in the Home · Investigation into context ‘comfort in the home’ · Develop knowledge and understanding of different fabrics, their properties and suitability to use for different decorative techniques. · Research how different construction and decorative techniques can be used to enhance a garment. · Produce a quick sketch page showcasing a variety of creative design ideas that meet the specification points and are suitable for your target audience. · Seek peer feedback on initial design ideas to support with effective development. · Produce a developed final fashion design sketch of your chosen idea. Develop technical annotations identifying appropriate techniques and fabrics and justifying reason for choice. Making · Re-Cap health and safety and introduce new equipment. · Modify pattern pieces to reflect your design silhouette. · Construct applique, pocket and waistband pattern pieces using functional maths and pin and cut out of fabric. · Learn what pattern symbols on commercial patterns mean, and how to place and cut pattern pieces on fabric correctly. · Use a variety of equipment to create decoration such as: Sublimation printing, CAD/CAM embroidery, Sewing Machine, Hand embroidery equipment, Tie dye and decorative embellishment. · Use a sewing machine to construct the garment-further developing skills on sewing seams and hems from previous years. · Evaluate form and function of garment seeking target market feedback. |
Home Learning: | · Investigate 3 possible themes suitable for your chosen target audience and collect inspirational images. · Source fabrics for your practical · Microsoft Teams Knowledge Retrieval Quiz |
Key Stage 4 |
Year 10
Construction | Introduction to the construction industry · Health & safety in construction · Joinery/carpentry practical skills · Roles and responsibilities Electrical practical skillsNEA task 1. | · Plumbing practical skills · Plumbing joining methods – plastic/push fit/copper compression/soldering. NEA task 2 | · Bricklaying practical skills · Painting and decorating NEA task 3 |
Home Learning: | Health & Safety Trade Tools & equipmentTeams quizzes | Roles and responsibilities Tools & equipment Teams’ quizzes | Safe manual handling Tool & equipment Teams’ quizzes |
Food | Weeks 1-15 Core Knowledge · Food safety · Eat-well guide · Macronutrients (Carbohydrates, proteins & fats) · Micronutrients (Vitamins and Minerals) · Core end of unit test Fruit and Vegetables · Classification · Seasonality and food miles. · Processing and preservation · Methods of cooking (loss of nutrients) · End of unit test Practical lessons · Vegetable Soup · Fruit Upside Down Pudding · Fruit Pie · Stir Fry/Curry Cereals · Staple food · Wheat · Bread · Pasta · sauces · Rice · Other cereals Practical lessons · Pizza · Christmas Cake Decorating Christmas Cake | Weeks 16-25 Cereals continued · Rice, · Maize, oats, barley, rye and other grains. · End of unit test Practical lessons · Risotto/Paella Milk and Dairy · Milk types · Secondary processing: · Cheese · Yoghurt · Cream · End of unit test Practical lessons · Quiche · Cheesecake · Bar Gateaux
| Weeks 26-39 Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs · Composition · Storage, preparation and cooking · Preservation · End of unit test
Practical lessons · Lasagne · Fish Cakes Fats, Oils, Sugars and Syrups · Types · Structure · Properties/uses · Health links
Practical lessons · Flaky Pastry · Choux Pastry · Lemon Meringue Pie Beans, Nuts, Seeds, Soya, Tofu and Mycoprotein · Types Storage, cooking, uses |
Home Learning: | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision/Seneca
Once per fortnight: Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision/Seneca
Once per fortnight: Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision/Seneca
Once per fortnight: Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons |
Graphics | Greenhouse Project Interior design project- repurposing the greenhouse outside the school building. · Working to scale · 2d design · Laser cutting · Working with various papers/ boards and modelling materials using cutting/ shaping/ forming methods. · 3d CAD modelling | Pewter Cast Keyring Design and make a pewter cast keyring using a laser cut MDF mould. · 2d design and advanced CAD design. · Laser cutting · Casting pewter Finishing metal | Night Light Design and make a USB powered night light. · Development of 3d products using 2d CAD methods. · Light design. · Electronics/ circuit design
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Home Learning: | Once a fortnight students will undertake theory or project-based home learning. | Once a fortnight students will undertake theory or project-based home learning. | Once a fortnight students will undertake theory or project-based home learning. |
Textiles | Weeks 1-15 CORE THEORY · New and emerging technologies · Energy · Timbers · Metals · Papers and Boards · Electronic systems and components · Polymers · Smart and Technical Materials · Mechanical Devices · Designers and companies · Challenges that influence deign · Design communication and strategies TEXTILES SKILLS BUILDER · Christmas stocking focussing on producing a variety of high quality decoration techniques | Weeks 16-25 TEXTILES THEORY · Fibres · Yarns · Fabric Construction · Fabric properties · Environmental, cultural, ethical and social factors · Decorative and construction techniques · Components · Surface Treatments and finishes · Smart and Technical Textiles · How to break down and answer examination questions | Weeks 26-39 TEXTILES SKILLS BUILDER · Development of construction skills to produce a fashion item/accessory. Further explore and develop decoration techniques.
TEXTILES THEORY · Forces and Stresses · Stock forms · Fashion and Textiles Manufacturing including specialist techniques
WEEK 36-BEGIN NEA · Investigation into exam board contextual challenges · Independent investigation pages on chosen context · Development of Design Brief and Specification |
Home Learning: | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision
| Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision
| Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision
Once per week: NEA write up |
Year 11
Construction | Stud walling/dry lining and plastering. Painting and decorating Practical skills NEA tasks write up – 10 hours. Final NEA submission (60%)
Exam Theory 1.1 The construction sector. 1.2 The built environment Types of building and structure | Tiling practical skills
Exam Theory 1.3 Technologies and materials 1.4 Building structures and forms Sustainable construction methods | Exam practise
1.5 Trades, employment and careers 1.6 Health & Safety
Revision activities
Exam practise papers
Final exam (40%) |
Home Learning: | End of unit tests – Once a fortnight | End of unit tests – Once a fortnight | End of unit tests – Once a fortnight Practise exam papers |
Food | Weeks 1-15 NEA1 task: research, practical investigation, conclusion.
NEA 2 task: research, practical trial dishes.
| Weeks 16-25 NEA 2 task: Selecting exam dishes, reasons for choice, time plan. Practical food exam Sensory analysis Evaluation | Weeks 26-39 Revision of commodities and core knowledge. Exam preparation: revision and exam technique. Some practical lessons linked to revision. |
Home Learning: | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision/Seneca
Once per fortnight: Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision/Seneca
Once per fortnight: Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision/Seneca
Once per fortnight: Organising ingredients and containers for practical lessons |
Graphics | NEA tasks - Designing Design ideas Design review Development of chosen design ideas | NEA tasks- Making Traditional and 3D CAD Modelling Final design Review of final design |
Materials justification Product Manufacture Testing and evaluation
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Home Learning: | NEA write up. | NEA write up. | End of unit tests – Once a fortnight |
Textiles | Weeks 1-15 NEA · Initial Designs · Prototyping · Developed Designs · Focus Group Client feedback and analysis Final Design | Weeks 16-25 NEA · Produce a toile · Manufacture final prototype
| Weeks 26-39 NEA · Evaluation
THEORY Revisit topics from CORE and Textiles theory in preparation for the examination |
Home Learning: | Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision
Once per week: NEA write up
| Once per fortnight: exam preparation questions/revision
Once per week: NEA write up
| Once per Week: exam preparation questions/revision
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A Level Textiles
Year 12
Weeks 1-15 THEORY · Fibres · Yarns · Fibre Blends · Weaves · Knitted · Non-Woven · Pattern Drafting · Fabric Finishes · Smart Materials · History of Design · Key Influential Designers | Weeks 16-25 THEORY · Surface Decoration · Printing and Dying · Fabric Testing · After Care · Components · Trims and Embellishments · Responsible Design · How to break down and answer questions · Exam technique | Weeks 26-39 Begin NEA · Design problem and context · Investigate chosen context. · Initial prototyping of ideas · Design Brief and Specification |
Once per week: exam preparation questions/revision | Once per week: exam preparation questions/revision | Once per Week: NEA Write Up
Sumer HL: Complete 6 initial design ideas |
Knowledge and understanding 1. Materials 2. Material Properties NEA skills development task 1 Re-engineered desk lamp · Research and investigation · Design ideas · Modelling and development · 3D CAD – Onshape · Casting/Bending/brazing/finishing metal · Laser cutting Testing and evaluation | Knowledge and understanding 3. Processes, Techniques and Specialist Tools 4. CAD/ CAM (digital technologies)
NEA skills development task 2 Wireless blue tooth speaker · Designing around a theme · Client based design. · Design ideas · 3D traditional modelling · 3D printing · Bending and shaping of materials. · Finishing materials – spraying etc Testing and suggesting improvements | Knowledge and understanding 5. Factors that influence design 6. Effects of Technological Developments
NEA skills development task 3 CNC and manual machining · Plumb bob · Sliding bevel Use of lathe, milling machining Working to tolerance Quality control
Commercial Design & make NEA task (50%) · Investigating design possibilities · Client needs and wants. · Research Design Specification |
Exam style questions/end of unit tests once a fortnight Once a week – NEA write up | Exam style questions/end of unit tests once a fortnight Once a week – NEA write up | Exam style questions/end of unit tests once a fortnight Practise papers |
Year 13
Weeks 1-15 NEA · Initial Design annotation · Client/Focus group feedback · Developed designs and prototyping. · Final Design · Pattern Drafting Toile production | Weeks 16-25 · Manufacture of final prototype · Evaluation
THEORY Revisit theory topics covered in Y12 in preparation for the examination | Weeks 26-39 THEORY · Revisit theory topics covered in Y12 in preparation for the examination. Exam Question practice and feedback |
Once per Week: NEA Write Up
| Once per Week: NEA Write Up
| Once per Week: Examination Questions and revision
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Knowledge and understanding 1. Safe working practice 2. Features of Manufacturing Industries Commercial Design & make NEA task (50%) · Design ideas · Design ideas review · Design development – modelling and test Final design solution | Knowledge and understanding 3. Design for maintenance and the cleaner environment 4. Current Legislation
Commercial Design & make NEA task (50%) · Review of development and final design · Product manufacture Evaluation and testing | Knowledge and understanding 1. Information handling 2. Further processes and techniques
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Exam style questions/end of unit tests once a fortnight Once a week – NEA write up | Exam style questions/end of unit tests once a fortnight Once a week – NEA write up | Exam style questions/end of unit tests once a fortnight Practise papers |