The purpose of the Design & Technology curriculum is to create challenge and encourage critical thinking. The aim is for students to achieve mastery and the ability to think and apply their knowledge and skills independently. They will develop skills to be able to identify and investigate design possibilities and a broad range of skills and experiences in relation to the iterative design process. Students will develop practical knowledge, skills and confidence and safe practice to develop prototypes and develop an understanding of how to analyse and evaluate. They will be given opportunities to keep up to date with new and emerging technologies including CAD/CAM, material and manufacturing developments. Links with subjects include: Geography - Environment and sustainability, ecosystems, sustainable / finite Energy; Sciences - Modern materials, composites, nano materials, energy generation and storage, systems and devices, electronics, mechanics, material testing, chemical reactions; Maths skills – volumes, areas ,percentages, data, costs; History – design influences, design era, development of technology, materials, manufacturing, work of other designers; IT / computing – CAD / CAM software, systems and devices; Psychology – social and moral beliefs, psychology of design; Economics – enterprise, circular economy, efficiency in design and manufacture; Art / Graphics – designers, range of media and communication skills. - Performance of Papers and Boards. - Performance of Polymers. - Performance of Woods. - Performance of Metals. - Composite Materials - Processing Papers and Boards. - Processing Polymers. - Processing and working with woods. - Processing Metals. - NEA Task. - Design and make portfolio. - CAD / CAM - 2D Design - Mini Project: Natural forms are a constant source of inspiration for product designers - Design a product that reflects the elegance of nature. - Mini Project: Toy Train Manufacturing project
- Grade 6 at GCSE - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AH |
The purpose of the Design & Technology curriculum is to create challenge and encourage critical thinking. The aim is for students to achieve mastery and the ability to think and apply their knowledge and skills independently. They will develop skills to be able to identify and investigate design possibilities and a broad range of skills and experiences in relation to the iterative design process. Students will develop practical knowledge, skills and confidence and safe practice to develop prototypes and develop an understanding of how to analyse and evaluate. They will be given opportunities to keep up to date with new and emerging technologies including CAD/CAM, material and manufacturing developments. Links with subjects include: Geography - Environment and sustainability, ecosystems, sustainable / finite Energy; Sciences - Modern materials, composites, nano materials, energy generation and storage, systems and devices, electronics, mechanics, material testing, chemical reactions; Maths skills – volumes, areas ,percentages, data, costs; History – design influences, design era, development of technology, materials, manufacturing, work of other designers; IT / computing – CAD / CAM software, systems and devices; Psychology – social and moral beliefs, psychology of design; Economics – enterprise, circular economy, efficiency in design and manufacture; Art / Graphics – designers, range of media and communication skills. - Performance of Papers and Boards. - Performance of Polymers. - Performance of Woods. - Performance of Metals. - Composite Materials - Processing Papers and Boards. - Processing Polymers. - Processing and working with woods. - Processing Metals. - NEA Task. - Design and make portfolio. - CAD / CAM - 2D Design - Mini Project: Natural forms are a constant source of inspiration for product designers - Design a product that reflects the elegance of nature. - Mini Project: Toy Train Manufacturing project
- Grade 6 at GCSE - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.