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Design & Technology Curriculum Intent

“Design & Technology is an inspiring, creative, rigorous and practical subject. Subject areas within Design and Technology offer a rich, varied and engaging curriculum. ”

Curriculum Overview

For more information about the Design & Technology curriculum, please email emily.underhill@macclesfieldacademy.org

Design and Technology combines practical, technological and creative thinking to design and make products for human needs. Pupils analyse and evaluate existing products, use research techniques to design and make their own products that are aimed at a specific consumer group. Practical skills are a key element of D&T, as is the ability to use Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) to enhance outcomes.

Key Stage 3

In KS3, students explore a series of Design and Technology disciplines – Textiles, Electronics, Resistant Materials and Food Technology. Within each project phase the students also cover Graphics skills such as drawing styles and using programmes such as Photoshop, Google Sketch-up and 2D design to enhance their design portfolios.

  • Pupils can critically analyse and evaluate existing products
  • Pupils use imagination and creativity to develop their own ideas both individually and as a team
  • Use tools and equipment safely and correctly
  • Pupils can use CAD/CAM effectively to improve product outcomes
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of a range of materials and processes
  • Generate, develop and model ideas using a range of techniques.

Key Stage 4

Pupils can choose GCSE Design and Technology (AQA) as part of the school’s pathways process.

Food Technology

Essential Skills and Knowledge for Food Technology

Extra Curricular

D&T is also delivered in the form of design and make activities through the Enrichment programme, including the Rollercoaster Challenge and after school sewing club.

Other Departmental Information

  • 1 Fully equipped Food Tech room.
  • 2 DT Workshops including CNC vinyl cutters and a Laser Cutter
  • 1 ICT Suite of Computers giving access to Photoshop, Google Sketch-Up and 2D Design CAD software .
  • 1 Textiles room equipped with sewing machines, overlockers and embroidery machines.
  • 1 Electronics lab
  • All classrooms have an Interactive Whiteboard and a number of student PC’s.
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