Design and Technology

Curriculum Area: Design and Technology
Curriculum Leader: Mr Frame
Deputy Curriculum Leader: Mr Tilbury
Additional Staff: Miss Wood, Mr Reid

Inspirational Quote

Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of life it is perhaps the greatest of God’s gifts. It is the mother of civilisations, of arts and of sciences. “Freeman Dyson”

Curriculum Intent

The study of Design and Technology at The Barlow strives for pupils to use creativity and imagination, to design and make high-quality prototypes and products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they will develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. Pupils will be able to critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others.
We will ensure that pupils understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook. Instilling a love of cooking in pupils that will also open a door to one of the great expressions of human creativity.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Yr 7
Food	Basics/ essentials	An introduction into food safety and hygiene, food preparation and cooking. The aim of this introduction ensures all learners can safety and responsibly prepare food for themselves and others.
Materials	LED Laser cut Light project	Pupils will learn how to manipulate a range of materials using different hand tools, machines and computer aided manufacturing to produce a working desk light. Core electronics and material properties knowledge will be built through the construction of their product.
CAD/CAM	CAD skills	An Introduction to Graphic design with a specific look at Computer aided design. The aim of the project is for pupils to consider the materials available and respond to a given design brief. The project brief is based on the Global goal ‘life on land’. Pupils will create a ruler out of the chosen material and explore the environmental impacts.
Textiles	Sports Clothing	An introduction into Textiles. Students are redesigning the Great British Olympic Games kit using the techniques of Tie Dye and Batik.
Yr 8
Food	Intermediate skills	Pupils are exploring the nutritional values of the foods we commonly eat. Pupils will explore a arrange of different recipes, understand the impact of an unhealthy diet and adapted recipes to create their own final dish. Pupil will develop more advanced culinary skills throughout the project.
Materials	Safe Box	Both woodworking and electronics skills are delivered through production of an Alarmed storage box. Pupils will learn how to manipulate timber-based materials in the workshop using a range of tools and equipment. An understanding of electronic processes is built through the construction of a working light sensor circuit to trigger their boxes alarm system!
Ceramics	3D design: Ceramic Products	An insight into 3D design through the medium of ceramics. Pupils will respond to a given design brief, design and model ideas, finally making an outcome using clay. Learners will explore the world of ceramics gaining knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes.
Textiles	Phone Case	Taking influence from biomimicry students with design and make a phone holder, adding embellishment and applique.
Yr 9
Food	Advanced: Catering Dietary Need	Pupils will explore the world of catering by looking at the 14 allergens as well as adapting a variety of recipes for people with specific dietary requirements. They will gain an understanding of the importance of how to budget when shopping for a small family. With the increasing pressures from cost-of-living crisis, learners will explore financial and cooking techniques to reduce spending.
3Ddesign	Designer Clock	This project aims to excises pupils’ creative flare. Pupils will look at famous designers, design trends, ergonomics, anthropometrics and respond to a given brief. They will use a Computer Aided Design program to draw their clock design and Computer Aided Manufacturing method of laser cutting to manufacture their final idea.
Engineering	Sensor Devices	Pupils will engage in both 3D and 2D Computer Aided Design, and Electronics. To design and make an Electronic Game, learning about CAD, microcontrollers, laser cutting, material properties and a range of manufacturing methods.
Photography	Community Life	An introduction into Photography. Pupils will use compact cameras and DSLR cameras to take photographs around school, exploring the elements of photography and will practise editing skills on line.

Key Stage 4 Curriculum

3Ddesign

This qualification is intended for learners who are interested in working in a practical way within the context of Product Design, and wish to develop skills and knowledge that will prepare them for further study and employment within this sector. It will particularly appeal to learners who are looking for a course that is practical in nature.

Learners must demonstrate the ability to work creatively with processes and techniques appropriate to Product Design such as: computer-aided design, model making, prototyping, constructing, assembling. An understanding of the relationship between form and function is essential.

Engineering Manufacture

This qualification is a discipline of engineering dealing with different manufacturing practices and processes using machines, tools and equipment that turn raw materials to new products.

The Cambridge Nationals in Engineering Manufacture is aimed at learners who wish to study the processes involved in manufacturing new engineered products. Learners are provided with the knowledge and skills required to operate manufacturing tools and equipment used to make products from the requirements of a design specification. Learners will develop their understanding of the processes and systems required to transfer a design concept into a product.

Photography

The course offers exciting and stimulating opportunities for pupils to develop skills, explore their interests and communicate their own ideas in photography in ways that are personally relevant and truly developmental in nature.

This course will suit a pupil with enthusiasm who are creative and expressive. Pupils do not need to be good at art or drawing, although there are some elements of drawing that can be completed in other various ways. Pupils must record their ideas, observations and insights both visually and in written annotation using appropriate specialist vocabulary.

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Support Materials

3Ddesign
Product Designershttps://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-community/a5440-10-most-influential-product-designers-of-all-time/
Design skills https://design-technology-tutor.com/drawing/
OCR course specification

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/art-and-design-j170-j176-from-2016/

Engineering manufacture
Technology Student - https://www.technologystudent.com/

OCR Course Specification - https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/engineering-manufacture-level-1-2-award-certificate-j832-j842/

Photography

Core Skills - https://www.theclickcommunity.com/blog/6-skills-every-photographer-should-develop/

Tips - https://www.bobbooks.co.uk/blog-post/20-essential-photography-tips-for-beginners-1

OCR course specification - https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/art-and-design-j170-j176-from-2016/

Progression

3Ddesign roles and employment:

Product designer, Tool Maker, Plumber, Pattern maker, Carpenter/joiner, Quality Control Manager, Metal Fabricator, CNC Operator, Architectural Welder, Welder, Furniture Maker, Production Manager, Jeweller.

Engineering roles and employment:

Public Works industrial Engineer, IT, Aviation and Aerospace, Water Resources, Civil Engineer, Power Engineer, Mechanical Power, Agriculture and Food, Material Engineer, Machinist, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Construction manager.

Photography roles and employment:

Portrait photographer, Commercial photographer, Food photographer, Photo journalist, Blogger, Fashion photographer, Film maker, Wedding photographer/planner, Fashion stylist, Magazine editor, Freelance photographer.