Design and Technology
Teachers & Roles in Department
| Mr D.Rooke |
Subject Leader |
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| Mrs P. Deans |
Head of Food & Textiles |
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| Mrs J. Storey |
D & T Teacher |
(specialist knowledge of Food and Textiles) |
| Mr C. Wright |
D & T Teacher |
(specialist knowledge of CAM/CAM and RM) |
| Mr N. Pigott |
D & T Teacher |
(specialist knowledge of Electronics) |
| Miss L. Reid |
D & T Teacher |
(specialist knowledge in Graphics /Product Design) |
Support Staff in Department
Mr J.Folkes - D & T Technician – Full time with special responsibility for Resistant Materials & Electronics
Mrs Bolsover - D & T Technician – Full time with special responsibility for Food & Textiles
About Design & Technology
In Design & Technology we aim to equip pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the ever-changing world. They do this through designing and making products they are proud of and that are of a high quality.
At KS3 pupils are taught D & T on a 9 week rotation between Resistant Materials, Graphic Products, Food Technology, Textiles and Electronics. At KS4 pupils can opt to study for a GCSE in one of the above subjects. We also offer the BTEC Jamie Oliver Food Skills course.
http://www.jamieshomecookingskills.com/about.php
At KS5 we offer an AS or full A level in Product Design and Food Technology.
The subject is taught in seven specialist areas :
C003 – Graphic Products Design Studio
C001 – Resistant Materials Workshop
C005 – Electronics / RM Workshop
C006 – Resistant Materials Workshop
C004 - Textiles area
C101 – Food Room
C103 – Food Room
Curriculum
KS3
Design and Technology (D&T) is delivered on a carousel basis. During the year, pupils will undertake four/five units of work, each lasting approximately nine weeks. Normally pupils will undertake design and make assignments (DMA) in each of the five areas : Food, Textiles, Resistant Materials, Resistant Materials / Electronics and Graphics.
KS4
At Key Stage 4 pupils can opt to study a full course (10%) in one of the following areas :
KS5
At Post 16 pupils can study for the following courses :
Advanced Subsidiary GCE level in D & T Product Design – AS Food Technology AQA
Advanced GCE level in D & T Product Design – A2 Food Technology AQA
Homework
In line with school policy :
KS3 : Pupils are expected to complete one homework per week. This will normally be the completion of a task in their course booklet or a research task.
KS4 : Pupils will be given specific homework from their revision guide as well as completing coursework assignments in Y11.
KS5 : Students will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks including reading, researching, sketching and evaluating. They will be given specific past paper questions to complete nearer the exam sessions and be completing their coursework folder in Y13.
Sanctions : In line with school policy, but pupils failing to submit work on time are asked to :
- Complete homework at lunchtime, break or after school.
- They are then placed in Head Teachers detention.
- Parents are contacted.
Extra Curricular Activities
CAD/CAM in Sheffield – An annual event held in conjunction with Young Engineers specifically looking for CAD/CAM designers. Evenings after school.
Homework Club / Drop In – Open to Y11 Design & Technology students. Guidance and help given after school to Y11 pupils on the run up to coursework deadlines.
Lunchtime Computer Club open to all years.
Stem Club
A combination of Design and Technology and Science, you will be designing and making everything from catapults and rockets to rubber band super cars... The real Scrapheap Challenge!!!
Bike Maintenance
Learn how to service, maintain and upgrade your own bike. This is a new club and has fantastic potential for interested bike riders.
World Food Club
Learn how to cook a variety of dishes from around the world.Everything from curry to Tapas...Delicious!!!
Textiles Club
Design and make you rown clothes and other fashionableitems at the Textiles Club. A great oppertunity to learn about fashion and how to use all of our amazing equipment in Textiles.
The Workshop
For anyone interested in Warhammer and Games Workshop Products, you can bring along your models to paint, share ideas and even play the game.