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Design Technology

Curriculum Details - 2023/2024 (Current)

YearTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
7Health and safety in the workshop and with tools - Craft Knife
Motions and Linkages - Technical Knowledge
Creating a storyboard - Investigate
Rendering skills- adding shade and colour to give a realistic effect - Design
Paper mechanisms - Technical Knowledge - V-fold - sliders
Creating a pirate pop-up book - Make
Peer assessing and evaluating work - Evaluate
Introduction to woodworking tools. - bench hook - tenon saw
Natural Timbers - hardwood - softwood - Technical knowledge
Marking and measuring accurately - steel rule - Tri-square
Making a wooden box - Making		Introduction to smoothing and shaping. - Linisher - sandpaper.
Manmade timbers - manufactured boards. - Technical Knowledge
Applying surface finishes to timbers. - Beeswax
Evaluating practical work. - Evaluate		Introduction to workshop tools - the pillar drill.
Different types of cams and their uses. - Technical knowledge
Introduction to 2D design - CAD skills.
8Welcome to the Introduction to Health and Safety for the Speaker Project. This module aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge of electronic components, installation and soldering techniques, and the design cycle, which includes understanding the Design Brief and existing products. We will be focusing on the construction of the outer casing for this project, which involves carrying out questionnaires, creating specifications, developing initial designs, constructing the casing, and evaluating the final product. Introduction to Graphic Design Branding where we explore the principles of colour theory, typography, composition, tone, line, and imagery to create a captivating logo and brand products using sublimation printing.To continue the manufacturing of the Branding material. Evaluation of the topic.
End of KS3 Topic - personal storage. To create a storage device that can be carried, using Timber, Polymer and Metal. Knowledge of material, manufacturing techniques and introduction to NEA. We will continue with the production of the tea tray and assess the final product for quality. End of Key stage Assessment.

DT: Graphics

Curriculum Details - 2023/2024 (Current)

YearTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
9Year 9 A of the exam paper
3.1.1 New and emerging technologies
3.1.1.1 Industry and people
3.1.1.2 Enterprise
3.1.1.3 Culture and society
3.1.1.4 Environment and sustainability
3.1.1.5 Production systems
3.1.1.6 Critical evaluation
NEA Focus
Section E

3.1.2 Energy generation and storage
3.1.2.1 Fossil fuels and Nuclear power
3.1.2.2 Renewable sources of energy
3.1.2.3 Energy generation and storage
Review Section 3.1.1
NEA Focus
Mini NEA

3.1.3 Developments in new materials
3.1.3.1 Modern materials
3.1.3.2 Smart materials
3.1.3.3 Composites
3.1.3.4 Technical textiles
NEA Focus

3.1.4 Systems approach to designing
3.1.5.Mechanical devices
Review of
3.1.1 New and emerging technologies
3.1.2 Energy generation and storage
3.1.3 Developments in new materials
NEA Focus
3.1.6 Materials and their working properties
3.1.6 Paper and Board
3.1.6.2 Natural and manufactured timbers
3.1.6.3 Metals and alloys
3.1.6.4 Polymers
3.1.6.5 Textiles

NEA Focus mini Same time as year 10
Theory
3.1.6.2 Material properties
Review of
3.1.4 Systems approach to designing
3.1.5 Mechanical devices
3.1.6 Materials and their working properties
3.1.6.2 Material properties

NEA Focus
10Year 10 we focus on section B of the exam paper
Resistant materials group focuses on Timber
Graphic Design Group focuses on Paper and Board

3.2.1 Selection of materials or components
3.2.2 Forces and stresses

3.2.3.1 Social and ecological issues
3.2.3.2 The six R’s
3.2.4 Sources and origins
3.2.5.1 Properties of materials
NEA
3.2.5.3 Shaping and forming
3.2.6 Stock forms of materials
3.2.7 Scales of production
NEA
3.2.8.1 Tools, equipment and processes
3.2.8.2 Cutting to tolerance
3.2.8.3 Commercial processes
3.2.8.4 Quality control
3.2.9 Surface finishes and treatments
Nea – Section A and C
1st June official NEA
Section A
Analysing the three challenges
Mind Map and Mood board
Client Identified and interview
3.3.3.1 Past and present designers
3.3.3.2 Design companies
Questionnaire
3.3.1.1 Investigation; primary and secondary
NEA
Section A continued
Designers
Relevant Research
Evaluation of Research
Review against mark scheme

Section B
Design Brief
Justified Specification
Review against mark scheme
3.3.1.2 Writing a design brief and specification
11Non-examined element;
Writing of a specification.
Generation of initial ideas. Review of initial ideas.
3.3.4.1 Generate imaginative ideas
3.3.5 Communication of design ideas
3.3.7 Selection of materials and components
Non-examined element;
Development of design ideas into a chosen design. Review of chosen idea.
3.3.10 Specialist tools and equipment
3.3.11 Specialist techniques and processes
3.3.4.2 Explore and develop ideas
3.3.6 Prototype development
3.3.9 Material management

HL Revision
Mock		Section
Completion of Section E

Section F
Evaluation of product
Evaluation against specification
Client feedback
Submit coursework
Review coursework and ensure evidence is in place for all sections of the coursework. Revision for main examRevision for main exam assignments to be submitted onto teams leading up to the exam in June. Revision for main exam assignments to be submitted onto teams leading up to the exam in June.

DT: Product Design

Curriculum Details - 2023/2024 (Current)

YearTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
12Paper 1
L 01-Introduction-to-the-course
Theory
L 02-1.1 Materials and applications
L 03 1.2 Materials and Applications Timber and manufactured boards
L 05-6-1.2 Materials and applications Metals and alloys
Mini NEA
Paper 1
L 07-8 1.2 Materials and applications Polymers
L 09-10 1.2 Materials and applications Paper and Board
L11 1.1 Materials and applications Composite materials
Mini NEA
Paper 1
L12-13- 1.1 Materials and applications Smart and modern materials
L14-1.1 Materials and applications Glass, ceramic and textiles
L15-Testing
Mini NEA
Paper 1
L16-Enhancement-of-materials
L17-Wasting-processes
L18-19-Redistribution
L20-21-Fabrication
NEA

Paper 1
L22-23-Finishes
L24-25-Modern-scales-of-production
L26-27-Digital-design-and-manufacture
L28-30-Requirement-for-product-design
NEA
Paper 1
L31-32-Health-and-safety
L33-Protecting-designs
L34-35-Design-for-manufacture
L36-Feasibility-studies
L37-38-Enterprise
NEA
SECTION C
13Paper 2 - Continue to revise paper 1
L43-44-Design-methods
L45-Design-history
SECTION C

Paper 2 - Continue to revise paper 1
L46-47-Design-movements
L48-Key-designers
L49-51-Major-developments-in-technology
L52-53-Design-processes


Paper 2 - Continue to revise paper 1
L54-55-Critical-analysis
L54-55-Critical-analysis
L56-selecting-tools-and-processes
Mock

Paper 2 - Continue to revise paper 1
L57-Accuracy-in-design
L58-59-Responsible-design
L60-61-Design-for-manufacture
L62-International-standards

Revision
Revision

DT: Resistant Materials

Curriculum Details - 2023/2024 (Current)

YearTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4Term 5Term 6
9Year 9 A of the exam paper
3.1.1 New and emerging technologies
3.1.1.1 Industry and people
3.1.1.2 Enterprise
3.1.1.3 Culture and society
3.1.1.4 Environment and sustainability
3.1.1.5 Production systems
3.1.1.6 Critical evaluation
NEA Focus
Section E
Practical skills – joinery
3.1.2 Energy generation and storage
3.1.2.1 Fossil fuels and Nuclear power
3.1.2.2 Renewable sources of energy
3.1.2.3 Energy generation and storage
Review Section 3.1.1
NEA Focus
Mini NEA
Wooden Caddy
Storage of personal possessions
3.1.3 Developments in new materials
3.1.3.1 Modern materials
3.1.3.2 Smart materials
3.1.3.3 Composites
3.1.3.4 Technical textiles
NEA Focus
Mini NEA
Wooden Caddy – Storage of personal possessions
3.1.4 Systems approach to designing
3.1.5.Mechanical devices
Review of
3.1.1 New and emerging technologies
3.1.2 Energy generation and storage
3.1.3 Developments in new materials
NEA Focus
3.1.6 Materials and their working properties
3.1.6 Paper and Board
3.1.6.2 Natural and manufactured timbers
3.1.6.3 Metals and alloys
3.1.6.4 Polymers
3.1.6.5 Textiles

NEA Focus mini Same time as year 10
Theory
3.1.6.2 Material properties
Review of
3.1.4 Systems approach to designing
3.1.5 Mechanical devices
3.1.6 Materials and their working properties
3.1.6.2 Material properties

NEA Focus
10Year 10 we focus on section B of the exam paper
Resistant materials group focuses on Timber
Graphic Design Group focuses on Paper and Board

3.2.1 Selection of materials or components - Timber and wood
3.2.2 Forces and stresses - Timber and wood

3.2.3.1 Social and ecological issues
3.2.3.2 The six R’s
3.2.4 Sources and origins
3.2.5.1 Properties of materials
NEA
3.2.5.3 Shaping and forming
3.2.6 Stock forms of materials
3.2.7 Scales of production
NEA
3.2.8.1 Tools, equipment and processes
3.2.8.2 Cutting to tolerance
3.2.8.3 Commercial processes
3.2.8.4 Quality control
3.2.9 Surface finishes and treatments
Nea – Section A and C
1st June official NEA
Section A
Analysing the three challenges
Mind Map and Mood board
Client Identified and interview
3.3.3.1 Past and present designers
3.3.3.2 Design companies
Questionnaire
3.3.1.1 Investigation; primary and secondary
NEA
Section A continued
Designers
Relevant Research
Evaluation of Research
Review against mark scheme

Section B
Design Brief
Justified Specification
Review against mark scheme
3.3.1.2 Writing a design brief and specification
11Non-examined element;
Writing of a specification.
Generation of initial ideas. Review of initial ideas.
3.3.4.1 Generate imaginative ideas
3.3.5 Communication of design ideas
3.3.7 Selection of materials and components
Non-examined element;
Development of design ideas into a chosen design. Review of chosen idea.
3.3.10 Specialist tools and equipment
3.3.11 Specialist techniques and processes
3.3.4.2 Explore and develop ideas
3.3.6 Prototype development
3.3.9 Material management

HL Revision
Mock		Section
Completion of Section E

Section F
Evaluation of product
Evaluation against specification
Client feedback
Submit coursework
Review coursework and ensure evidence is in place for all sections of the coursework. Revision for main examRevision for main exam assignments to be submitted onto teams leading up to the exam in June. Revision