Food Preparation & Nutrition
It is the aim of the Design and Technology Department to foster interest and excitement in the subject and to develop innovative and independent thinking. Thorough coverage of technological principles, across all areas of Design and Technology, are used to encourage and stimulate pupils. This will equip them with a breadth of knowledge to keep abreast of an ever changing world.
On leaving the Department, the pupils will have an accurate understanding of how Design and Technology influences society and will be able to design and make high quality products.
Key Stage 3
Food
Pupils will learn the basics about health, safety and hygiene. Using the Eat well guide they will plan, prepare and cook a range of predominantly savoury dishes. Lessons will encourage pupils to think about food choice, cost and nutrition. Pupils will be encouraged to develop their practical skills and understanding of equipment and ingredients.
Graphics
Drawing techniques (formal and sketching), modelling (hand and CAD work) laser cutter work (CAM), product analysis and designing and making (paper engineering)
Resistant Materials
Safety, selecting appropriate tools and processes to make innovative/new products, materials knowledge, designing and making artefacts.
Computing and Computer Science
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Key Stage 4
Resistant Materials
GCSE Design and Technology: Resistant Materials helps pupils develop the ability to design and make products with creativity and originality, using a range of materials and techniques.
This specification requires students to develop their knowledge of woods, metals, plastics and composite materials. Other materials may also be used and the use of new technologies is also encouraged.
This course has 60 per cent controlled assessment in order to recognise the importance of practical work within this subject.
Graphic Products
GCSE Design and Technology: Graphic Products enables pupils to design and make products with creativity and originality, using a range of graphic and modelling materials.
Pupils will be enthused and challenged by the range of practical activities possible. They will be encouraged to learn to use, understand and apply colour and design through images, to develop spatial concepts, and to understand graphic materials and their manipulation. They will design and make product(s) using graphic media and new technologies to prepare them for the world of work.
This course has 60 per cent controlled assessment in order to recognise the importance of practical work within this subject.
Food Technology
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Computing and Computer Science
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