Design Technology
In the Design Technology Department, we are excited to open our students’ eyes to the universal importance of design: our subject fosters a critical understanding of the importance of Design Technology in formal education and the wider world.
Students develop their awareness and appreciation of aesthetic, economic, social, environmental and technical factors, both in creating their own work and evaluating the work of others.
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. Steve Jobs
Design Technology: Senior
Course Description
Design Technology enables students to design and make products with creativity and originality, using a range of materials and techniques.
Curriculum Overview
Pupils take part in active learning- practise by doing
In Ks3 it is mainly make- skill build-H&S-Design and Make a specific context leading to broad range of products
Pupils also learn about Technology in society with study of Designers and successful products
What are the unique selling points of studying this subject at St Columba’s College?
Pupils develop a broad range of skills such as team work and problem solving and working to deadlines skills that employers require.
How are the students assessed?
In form 2,3 and form 4 have end of year assessments and grades provided for projects completed throughout the year. Form 5 and U6 their GSCE and A level is 50% project work and 50% exam.
Home Learning (how frequent, style, etc)
KS3 every two weeks, Form 4 to U6 once a week. All work assessed with feedback(WWW,EBI) provided
How can parents/guardians support their child’s learning?
Discuss how products are successful, visit icon buildings, ask what the problems the pupils are solving in design technology
Useful Links
BBC Bitesize, designtechnology student, youtube, any design drawing technique or manufacturing process
