All three Design and Technology courses listed above consist of a common core of study concerned with product design and analysis, plus a substantial amount of time spent studying their chosen specialist area in which they produce a coursework project in the final year. The format of these projects is outlined below. The courses are student-centred with the student very much in charge of his/her learning. Students will have to be self-motivated and able to work well collaboratively, as well as independently. It is helpful, but not essential, to have followed a Design subject at GCSE, except Design Engineering where previous experience is usually expected. Examples of past projects for all three areas are featured on the Design and Technology Portal. It is also worth looking at the ‘Young Engineer for Britain’ link from the ‘Competitions’ link on the same page. The school is regularly commended nationally for the high levels it achieves with both the practical and design folder elements of these courses. Students will learn how to apply knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials; including modern and smart materials and processes used in product design and manufacture. They will learn how to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial practices applied to designing and manufacturing products, and to appreciate the risks involved. Students will be taught a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures and relevant legislation. Students will be taught the importance of key historical movements the impact key figures have on modern design thinking and how designers from the past provide inspiration for present and future design. It is increasingly important that students develop an awareness of wider issues in design and technology, that design and technological activities can have a profound impact on the environment and society and that these, together with sustainability, are key features of design and manufacturing practice. Mathematical and scientific principles are an important part of designing and developing products and students will be expected to apply these principles when considering the designs of others. Design and Technology ~ Product Design: with a graphics pathway Project work can be made full size or modelled to an appropriate scale. For instance, an adventure playground or a loft conversion could be designed for a particular client and then modelled in specific materials and to an appropriate scale; typically, the type of models an architect may produce. The course teaches the use of ‘Adobe InDesign 5.5’, ‘Photoshop’ and Solid Edge software, and students use these software packages extensively in the creation of their design folder. Design and Technology ~ Product Design: with a Resistant Materials pathway Students gain much satisfaction and a real sense of achievement from this area. They identify a need and then make a fully working prototype utilising a range of appropriate materials within the same project. An example of this type of project is the ‘PortaBar’, which uses aluminium, steel, nylon, ABS and foam. Victoria, who came to us with very little D+T experience, designed and made a portable lightweight ‘ballet bar’. Students gain first-hand experience with a variety of materials and skills from welding to casting, screw cutting to CAM work. There are many more examples of projects to view on the website. The course teaches the use of ‘Adobe InDesign 5.5’, ‘Photoshop’ and ‘CAD software to produce the design folder, which must accompany their practical work. Design and Technology ~ Design Engineering This is focused towards engineered and electronic products and systems; the analysis of these in respect of function, operation, components and materials, to understand their application and uses in engineered products/systems that have commercial viability. The subject content of this component is focused towards electronics and engineered products and systems and their analysis concerning: materials and components, and their selection and uses in products/systems wider issues affecting design decisions. programmable microcontrollers mechanisms pneumatics Materials, components and systems must be studied from the perspective of analysing modern engineered products. Learners should gain practical experience in using materials, components and systems and, where possible, the content which follows should be learned through applied practical activities, set within realistic design scenarios. The component aims to give learners a framework for analysing existing products/systems that enable them to make considered selections of appropriate materials, components, systems and manufacturing processes when designing. Students will design and make a prototype as part of the coursework module, using a range of mechanisms, electronics or computer control to investigate an area within engineering they find interesting. Learners are also required to demonstrate their mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills in the exam that are applied to design and technology practice. The level of mathematical and scientific knowledge within this qualification should be equivalent to higher-tier GCSE (9–1) learning. For learners in Design Engineering, there is an additional 10% mathematical requirement than the other endorsed titles. This extra 10% covers the specific mathematical skills associated with scientific formulae.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
Design and Technology – Product Design (Resistant Materials pathway) Design and Technology – Product Design (Graphics pathway) Design and Technology – Design Engineering (similar to the old Systems and Control qualification) Coursework is now 50% of the qualification, and 50% examination, reflecting an increased focus on examined content but still enabling students to design, make and evaluate creative products. Math and science content is included in all courses. Product Design Resistant Materials Pathway Design & Make coursework activity – 50% Written Examination – 50% Product Design Graphics Pathway Design & Make coursework activity – 50% Written Examination – 50% Design Engineering Design & Make coursework activity – 50% Written Examination – 50%
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,653 - £14,985 |
| Address | Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
All three Design and Technology courses listed above consist of a common core of study concerned with product design and analysis, plus a substantial amount of time spent studying their chosen specialist area in which they produce a coursework project in the final year. The format of these projects is outlined below. The courses are student-centred with the student very much in charge of his/her learning. Students will have to be self-motivated and able to work well collaboratively, as well as independently. It is helpful, but not essential, to have followed a Design subject at GCSE, except Design Engineering where previous experience is usually expected. Examples of past projects for all three areas are featured on the Design and Technology Portal. It is also worth looking at the ‘Young Engineer for Britain’ link from the ‘Competitions’ link on the same page. The school is regularly commended nationally for the high levels it achieves with both the practical and design folder elements of these courses. Students will learn how to apply knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials; including modern and smart materials and processes used in product design and manufacture. They will learn how to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial practices applied to designing and manufacturing products, and to appreciate the risks involved. Students will be taught a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures and relevant legislation. Students will be taught the importance of key historical movements the impact key figures have on modern design thinking and how designers from the past provide inspiration for present and future design. It is increasingly important that students develop an awareness of wider issues in design and technology, that design and technological activities can have a profound impact on the environment and society and that these, together with sustainability, are key features of design and manufacturing practice. Mathematical and scientific principles are an important part of designing and developing products and students will be expected to apply these principles when considering the designs of others. Design and Technology ~ Product Design: with a graphics pathway Project work can be made full size or modelled to an appropriate scale. For instance, an adventure playground or a loft conversion could be designed for a particular client and then modelled in specific materials and to an appropriate scale; typically, the type of models an architect may produce. The course teaches the use of ‘Adobe InDesign 5.5’, ‘Photoshop’ and Solid Edge software, and students use these software packages extensively in the creation of their design folder. Design and Technology ~ Product Design: with a Resistant Materials pathway Students gain much satisfaction and a real sense of achievement from this area. They identify a need and then make a fully working prototype utilising a range of appropriate materials within the same project. An example of this type of project is the ‘PortaBar’, which uses aluminium, steel, nylon, ABS and foam. Victoria, who came to us with very little D+T experience, designed and made a portable lightweight ‘ballet bar’. Students gain first-hand experience with a variety of materials and skills from welding to casting, screw cutting to CAM work. There are many more examples of projects to view on the website. The course teaches the use of ‘Adobe InDesign 5.5’, ‘Photoshop’ and ‘CAD software to produce the design folder, which must accompany their practical work. Design and Technology ~ Design Engineering This is focused towards engineered and electronic products and systems; the analysis of these in respect of function, operation, components and materials, to understand their application and uses in engineered products/systems that have commercial viability. The subject content of this component is focused towards electronics and engineered products and systems and their analysis concerning: materials and components, and their selection and uses in products/systems wider issues affecting design decisions. programmable microcontrollers mechanisms pneumatics Materials, components and systems must be studied from the perspective of analysing modern engineered products. Learners should gain practical experience in using materials, components and systems and, where possible, the content which follows should be learned through applied practical activities, set within realistic design scenarios. The component aims to give learners a framework for analysing existing products/systems that enable them to make considered selections of appropriate materials, components, systems and manufacturing processes when designing. Students will design and make a prototype as part of the coursework module, using a range of mechanisms, electronics or computer control to investigate an area within engineering they find interesting. Learners are also required to demonstrate their mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills in the exam that are applied to design and technology practice. The level of mathematical and scientific knowledge within this qualification should be equivalent to higher-tier GCSE (9–1) learning. For learners in Design Engineering, there is an additional 10% mathematical requirement than the other endorsed titles. This extra 10% covers the specific mathematical skills associated with scientific formulae.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
Design and Technology – Product Design (Resistant Materials pathway) Design and Technology – Product Design (Graphics pathway) Design and Technology – Design Engineering (similar to the old Systems and Control qualification) Coursework is now 50% of the qualification, and 50% examination, reflecting an increased focus on examined content but still enabling students to design, make and evaluate creative products. Math and science content is included in all courses. Product Design Resistant Materials Pathway Design & Make coursework activity – 50% Written Examination – 50% Product Design Graphics Pathway Design & Make coursework activity – 50% Written Examination – 50% Design Engineering Design & Make coursework activity – 50% Written Examination – 50%