Design Technology
Within our Design Technology curriculum, we aim to spark the creativity and imagination of our students, building their confidence and exposure to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within the world we live. Our curriculum aims to develop risk takers who become resources and innovative, developing their critical and evaluative skills to take into wider challenges beyond the classroom. We have designed our curriculum to enhance the LEARN values at Westhoughton high school by:
Look after each other – by developing an understanding of how Design Technology links to other subjects and the wider world. We encourage learners to think about the responsibility they have to protect the environment when selecting materials to use.
Enjoy our school – by enabling all students to access a curriculum which is creative, engaging, inspiring and appropriate
Aim high by becoming independent Skilful creative design technology students and achieve whilst enjoying at using their imagination
Respect-Develop an understanding of how new technologies impact the environment
Never stop learning -Learners will develop an enthusiasm for learning by acquiring lifelong skills.
WHS students will follow the M.A.D.D.E in Design Technology curriculum, following P.O.S in 3D Product, Textiles and Food.
Component knowledge within the M.A.D.D.E curriculum
- Making in a wide range of ingredients and materials using appropriate tools and equipment correctly
- Analysing a wide range of contextual situations and starting points to observe S.C.L.P.T that will influence design decisions
- Drawing in a variety of techniques to develop their own style
- Designing to solve problems, developing creative flair
- Evaluating experiences to develop future skills
Please see parental overview of the courses in KS3 and KS4 below.
| Design Technology | Year 7
Design Technology: Once a week (Rotate specialism mid-year) Food Technology: Once a fortnight, all year |
Year 8
Design Technology: Once a week (Rotate specialism twice per year) Food Technology: Once a fortnight, all year |
Year 9
Design Technology: Once a week (Rotate specialism mid-year) Options Project in January: Supporting students in experiencing both options Food Technology: Once a fortnight, all year |
| Topics Studied |
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3D Design ‘Blockhead’ in the Workshop Students experience the skills of ‘making’ through the manipulation of materials, using traditional woodwork skills to make a small wooden toy. 3D Drawing Students develop their technical drawing skills through a range of 2D and 3D, hand-skilled and CAD techniques designed to show the real-world links between Technology and Maths. Textiles Students use the sewing machines in conjunction with existing maths/measuring skills. Students design fonts, apply colour, measure seam equipment spaces, measure seam allowance, hand sew a button and learn to apply the pencil wrap. Food Technology Students familiarise themselves with key kitchen utensils and the safety of the kitchen whilst making apple crumble, pasta ragu and the pizza project. |
3D Design in the Workshop
Students demonstrate their making skills, whilst developing teamwork skills. With a focus on recycling, students work together to batch produce products using a wooden pallet as their starting point. Textiles Students design a sustainable soft toy for a target user considering target user needs, pattern drafting, pattern layout, seam allowance, hand sew appliquéd features. 3D CAD Students are introduced to live briefs to redesign a WHS subject brand. Following a design process and learning CAD, students develop ideas to solve problems. A focus on design only students to improve both sketching/communication skills. Food Technology Students develop their knowledge and understanding of key ingredients and dietary requirements before embarking on a bakery project. Baking small baked products that could be “made at home”. |
3D Product:
Students develop existing practical skills and are given their first opportunity to design their own product as they design and make a two-part bespoke wooden holder. Textiles The projects are designed to reinforce learning from Year 8. Students consider anthropometric measurements to create bespoke pattern templates for a ‘bucket hat’. Students then work through the manufacturing process of lay-planning, pinning, marking and cutting out, machine sewing and finishing to manufacture a completed hat. Food Technology Extending the knowledge and understanding of the Eat Well Guide, students make a repertoire of predominantly savoury products that use basic ingredients. Starting with a focus on pastry and the adaptation to create multiple outcomes, students make, sausage rolls (or an alternative filling), cheese triangles, quiche and jam tarts. Students will move onto cooking dishes such as curry and puddings. |
| Skills and Key Knowledge Taught |
-Measuring and marking out
-Cutting and wasting Pine -Shaping and finishing Pine -Weighing and measuring different ingredients -Peeling, slicing, top/tail, grate, boil, simmer, stew, drain, weigh, measure, mix, knead, prove, bake, blast chill/cool -Designing font and colour application -Hand sewing -Machine sewing and assembly |
-Measuring and marking out
-Cutting and wasting Pine -Shaping and finishing Pine -Weighing and measuring different ingredients -Peeling, slicing, top/tail, grate, boil, simmer, stew, drain, weigh, measure, mix, knead, prove, bake, blast chill/cool -Designing features and product shape -Hand sewing and applique -Machine sewing and assembly |
-Designing, measuring and marking out
-Cutting, shaping and finishing Ply -CAD/CAM -Use of vectors -Prepare: weigh/measure/mix/combing -Make: assemble/egg wash/seal/bake -Cool/blast chill -Lay-planning -Measuring and marking out -Cutting fabric |
| Links for Support/ Help at Home |
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Key Stage 4
- GCSE Art and Design – 3D Design
- GCSE Art and Design – Textiles
- GCSE Food and Nutrition – currently being updated
