Design Technology is a core curriculum subject, studied by all pupils in Key Stage 3 at Orchard Mead Academy.

Design Technology is an option at GCSE level during Years 10 and 11.

Year 7 Knowledge Lessons – Design and Food Theory Design Practical – Geodomes Knowledge Lessons – Design and Food Theory Design Practical – Felt Pencil Cases Knowledge Lessons – Design and Food Theory Food Practical – Skills Based Recipes
Year 8 Knowledge Lessons – Design and Food Theory Design Practical – Designer Case Study: Lucy Sparrow Food Practical – Skills Based Recipes Technical Design Drawing
Year 9 Knowledge Lessons – Design Theory Design Practical – Angle Poise Lamp Food Practical – Skills Based Recipes Knowledge Lessons – Food Theory

Design and Technology
Year 10: Half Term 1 ·       Technical Design Drawing.

·       Design Knowledge.
Year 10: Half Term 2 ·       Architecture project.

·       Design Knowledge
Year 10: Half Term 3 and 4 ·       Body adornment project with alternative model making materials.

·       Design Knowledge.
Year 10: Half Term 5 + 6 1st June release of NEA.

·       Research, analysis of context, design brief, technical and core material understanding.
Year 11: Half Term 1 ·       Design ideas, design development and model making.
Year 11: Half Term 2 ·       Designing with appropriate testing, model making into clear prototyping. Analyse and evaluate;
Year 11: Half Term 3 ·       Testing and evaluation
Year 11: Half Term 4 and 5 ·       Revision of all core principles and application of principles in examination styles.

For information about enrichment clubs  and revision clubs please visit our clubs page here. 

Websites:

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/examspecs/zdvb2sg

Specific to the relevant examination board – BBC Bitesize has a wide range of resources appropriate for KS3 and KS4 Design and Technology. This also provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge to a variety of tasks.

http://www.gojimo.com/gcse-designtechnology-revision/

Support random tests to aid frequent revision to embed knowledge and understanding.

http://www.technologystudent.com/

This site shows break downs of all core components and assists in revision and for use during NEA tasks.

The Design and Technology Department has a Twitter feed where we share a wide range of news stories, articles and blogs which will also provide cross-curricular links with other subject areas.

Subject Leader/s

Mr B Cave