Design Technology and Engineering

Curriculum Overview - Design Technonogy

Intent

• By studying design technology, pupils will use and develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and understanding, along with prompting engagement in a wide variety of activities.
• Pupils will have the opportunity to design and make products, following briefs and based on target markets. We want pupils to become innovative and creative and be able to consider the needs of others.
• We want this to be accessible to all pupils of all abilities. The world of design and manufacture is changing constantly. We aim to prepare pupils for these changes in technology and infrastructure.

Implementation

• In key stage 3 pupils will use core tools and processes for each material area. They will gain understanding of how they can be modified, shaped and finished to produce real products.
• We aim to give pupils the key non- negotiable knowledge and vocabulary needed at each key stage. This is supported through well planned resources and displays.
• Furthermore, pupils are given learning/ curriculum maps to support their progression and knowledge, in line with the Academy vision.

Impact

• Pupils will have developed important knowledge and skills will enable them to understand the world around them.
• They will understand how to shape, modify and manipulate materials using a variety of traditional and modern processes.
• Substantive knowledge gained through their five-year journey is assessed through quizzes, questioning and retrieval strategies. Disciplinary knowledge will have been gained from the variety of practical tasks and approaches to allow for real understanding.
• This knowledge can be applied to possible progression routes and pathways into the design, technology and engineering world, with clear links to careers.