TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN
Overview - Teacher Mrs Toni Campbell
Technology and Design is about designing and manufacturing practical
solutions to problems through imaginative thinking.
Learners use a range of tools, materials, skills and techniques to explore,
design and make products and systems that meet human needs.
The subject aims to develop the pupils’ knowledge in the areas of product design, materials and processes, manufacturing, mechanisms, and computer control. Central to all teaching is the acquisition of the Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities including problem-solving, being creative, working with others, self-management. The practical nature of the subject provides real opportunities for pupils to nurture these skills in an enjoyable and meaningful way.
The subject is studied by all pupils at KS3 and it is optional at GCSE.
solutions to problems through imaginative thinking.
Learners use a range of tools, materials, skills and techniques to explore,
design and make products and systems that meet human needs.
The subject aims to develop the pupils’ knowledge in the areas of product design, materials and processes, manufacturing, mechanisms, and computer control. Central to all teaching is the acquisition of the Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities including problem-solving, being creative, working with others, self-management. The practical nature of the subject provides real opportunities for pupils to nurture these skills in an enjoyable and meaningful way.
The subject is studied by all pupils at KS3 and it is optional at GCSE.
KS3 Design & Technology
Key Stage 3 involves pupils in mainly practical orientated work. Pupils experience working with plastics, woods, metals, electronics, mechanisms. KS3 pupils have 1 Double (1hr 10 min) of Technology per week.
Projects completed by pupils in KS3
Projects completed by pupils in KS3
G.C.S.E Technology & Design
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In the Technology & Design Department we offer two GCSEs:
GCSE Technology and Design
In St. Mary’s we deliver the CCEA Technology and Design - Product Design option. This GCSE provides a good foundation if you would like to study technology and design related subjects at a more advanced level.
This GCSE in Technology and Design is divided into three units:
Unit 1: Technology and Design Core
1 Hour 30 Minute examination paper: 25% of GCSE.
Unit 3: Product Design
1 Hour 30 Minute examination: 25% of GCSE.
Unit 5: Design Project
Product design and manufacture: 50% of GCSE.
Main Topics Covered
- GCSE Technology & Design (CCEA)
- GCSE Construction and the Built Environment (CCEA)
GCSE Technology and Design
In St. Mary’s we deliver the CCEA Technology and Design - Product Design option. This GCSE provides a good foundation if you would like to study technology and design related subjects at a more advanced level.
This GCSE in Technology and Design is divided into three units:
Unit 1: Technology and Design Core
1 Hour 30 Minute examination paper: 25% of GCSE.
Unit 3: Product Design
1 Hour 30 Minute examination: 25% of GCSE.
Unit 5: Design Project
Product design and manufacture: 50% of GCSE.
Main Topics Covered
Why Study Technology & Design
It’s fun to design and make:
It’s fun to design and make:
- To create your own product.
- To work with tools and machines.
- To use graphics, and other methods, to communicate your design ideas.
- To make links between products and the impact they have on daily life.
- To develop your decision making skills.
- Gain insight into related sectors such as Manufacturing/engineering and the career paths they have to offer.
GCSE Construction and the Built Environment
In this course you will gain a comprehensive introduction to the construction industry. Learning about the main types of construction, related employment and the resources used in the built environment. Practical aspects of construction will be covered through a Construction Craft Project and the Computer Aided Design Unit.
This GCSE is divided into four units:
Unit 1: Introduction to the Built Environment: External Assessment
Written paper lasting 1 hour: 20 % of GCSE.
Unit 2: Sustainable Construction: External Assessment
Written examination 1 hour 30 minute, Paper includes questions based on pre‐release material.
Unit 3: The Construction Craft Project: Controlled Assessment
Practical work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderate.
25% of GCSE.
Unit 4: Computer Aided Design in Construction: Controlled Assessment
Practical work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderated.
25% of GCSE.
This GCSE is divided into four units:
Unit 1: Introduction to the Built Environment: External Assessment
Written paper lasting 1 hour: 20 % of GCSE.
Unit 2: Sustainable Construction: External Assessment
Written examination 1 hour 30 minute, Paper includes questions based on pre‐release material.
Unit 3: The Construction Craft Project: Controlled Assessment
Practical work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderate.
25% of GCSE.
Unit 4: Computer Aided Design in Construction: Controlled Assessment
Practical work and coursework will be carried out in school and moderated.
25% of GCSE.
Why Study Construction
This course gives you an opportunity to study and experience a broad range of areas within the construction industry:
For further information ……..
To find out more about Technology & Design or Construction ask Mrs Campbell or check out www.ccea.org.uk/technology or www.ccea.org.uk/constru.ction
This course gives you an opportunity to study and experience a broad range of areas within the construction industry:
- To work with your hands.
- To develop your practical skills.
- To produce a functional piece of work from a drawing.
- To design/draft using Computer Aided Design.
For further information ……..
To find out more about Technology & Design or Construction ask Mrs Campbell or check out www.ccea.org.uk/technology or www.ccea.org.uk/constru.ction
