Technology and Design

Aims

• To take teaching and learning beyond the acquisition of knowledge by motivating and inspiring each pupil to extend their reach and realise their potential

• We aim to develop each pupil on a social, moral and ethical level with the intention of enabling them to become positive, confident and independent members of society

• Every pupil should experience success and develop aspirations to take the subject to the next level

Staff

Mr Stewart  
Miss Black
Miss Greer
Miss Ritchie  
Mr Uprichard

Key Stage 3

Our Key Stage 3 curriculum is a direct reflection of the skills, styles and content taken from the GCSE and A Level Product Design courses which we offer. The revised Northern Ireland Curriculum (2007) has been used to ensure statutory requirements have been addressed. 

Creativity and innovation are the main drivers in the method of teaching. Learning by doing, infusion learning, child centred, child focused, metacognitive higher order thinking skills and challenges are of key importance and have been considered throughout the Key Stage. The Cross Curricular skills have been used to enhance pupil understanding and development of Technology and Design throughout the Key Stage. The Key Stage 3 curriculum has been designed to allow each child to experience success and develop aspirations for our subject.

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Key Stage 4

GCSE Product Design
Exam board: CCEA

• Unit 1: Core Content - Written Paper (1hr 30mins) 25% 

• Unit 2: Product Design - Written Paper (1hr 30mins) 25% 

• Unit 3: Design and Manufacturing Project 50% 

Occupational Studies:
Exam Board: CCEA. 100% coursework

Construction
Year 11 - Carpentry and Joinery
Year 12 - Bench Joinery

Engineering
Year 11 - Manufacturing Technique - Hand Fitting
Year 12 - Manufacturing Technique - Sheet Metal

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Post 16

A-Level Product Design
Exam board: Eduqas (WJEC)

Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century - Product Design - 50%

• Written examination: 3 hours

  Subject Content
  • Designing and innovation
  • Materials and components
  • Processes
  • Industrial & commercial practice
  • Product analysis and systems
  • Human responsibility
  • Public interaction

Component 2: Design and make project - 50%

• Non-exam assessment

Skills Developed

• Design skills

• Manufacturing skills

• CAD/CAM skills

• Communication

• Problem-solving skills

• ICT skills

• Working together in teams

Career Areas

• Product designer

• Fashion/textile designer

• Landscape designer

• Architect

• Interior designer

• Engineering

• Graphic designer