Staffing Structure
Mrs C Arthington Faculty Leader
Ms C Baines Child Development
Miss R Harding Textiles, Food
Mrs S Ireland Child Development leader, Textiles, Food
Mr P Meadows RM
Mrs H Musgrove 2nd in Faculty – Leader for Resistant Materials and Graphics
Mrs E Richardson Food
Mr D Spence Engineering link, RM, Graphics
Mr N Syres RM, Construction
Technicians:
Mr A Elliott Construction
Mrs M Elliott Food and Textiles
Our Subject
The Design and Technology Faculty is focused on enabling students to become ‘Exciting Designers and Quality Producers’
Today’s society is a fast moving, technologically based, environment in which young people are continually exposed to ever improving products.
“The Teaching of quality design and technology in our schools is a vital requirement for the Country’s future in the 21st century.”
James Dyson [www.cadinschools.org]
Students now in our college will be the innovators, leaders and citizens of the next millennium and we need to equip them to be able to understand, adapt and develop with the current rapid, technological changes. Alongside this, students are encouraged to pursue goals of self-esteem and personal responsibility. Design and Technology provides an ideal opportunity for both these aims to take place but, above all, we hope that students at High Tunstall College of Science find it ‘an inventive and fun activity’ – James Dyson – both whilst they are studying here and during their later life experiences.
Key Stage Three
Initially, Design and Technology is delivered to students through a 2-year rotational course providing access to all National Curriculum requirements. Students’ undertake a focused practical task in all materials at the start of each year, ensuring progression with making skills. They also complete one extended design and make task in each area over the two year period which focuses on developing an understanding of the integrated process of design and production related to practices used in industry.
Year 9: At the end of year 8, students are given the opportunity to specialise in two material areas from Food, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles or Graphics in order to develop more complex skills, knowledge and understanding. In addition to following the programme of study for Design and Technology, some students will have the opportunity to gain an NCFE Creative Arts Qualification.
Key Stage Four
GCSE Design and Technology
The faculty offers four material areas from the AQA Design and Technology Specifications.
Each material is assessed using the same criteria and weighting for the component sections:
60% controlled assessment project
40% 2 hour examination
Food Technology
The food industry employs huge numbers of workers in a wide range of jobs. Students can aspire to become food product development chefs for large retail organisations or they may wish to enter the service side of the industry through restaurants or take away establishments. The possibilities are endless!
To succeed in Food Technology, students should be interested in both producing food products using a wide range of techniques and also investigating the properties and functions of food ingredients. They must be well organised and ensure that home learning and planning tasks, as well as ingredients, are brought into college at the correct time. Practical skills in food preparation and clearing away should also be regularly practised at home. Year 11 GCSE coursework is developed around the personal interests of individual students and involves the preparation and development of a food product suitable for a particular type of diet.
Graphic Products
Graphic designers are employed in almost every aspect of industry for development of packaging and marketing materials. Web and computer game designers are also attractive professions for individuals with graphic design qualifications.
To succeed in graphic products, students should be ready to spend extra time at home developing their ICT skills in addition to understanding the precise nature of drawing techniques needed to produce accurate products using paper and card. Year 11 coursework is based around a choice of projects which enable students to develop individual interests.
Resistant Materials
With the shortage of skilled craftspeople being reported in the press this is an excellent material to study for anyone wishing to work in the building or engineering industry – not to mention DIY! It is primarily taught through the medium of wood but plastic and metal are also incorporated.
To succeed in Resistant Materials, students should take every opportunity to participate in home DIY tasks and if possible be encouraged to make small projects in wood at home. ICT drawing/design skills could also be improved by extra practise in the library after college or at home. Year 11 coursework is based around a choice of projects which enable students to develop individual interests.
Textiles Technology
From the Haute Couture Fashion Designer to the sales assistant in the fashion boutique, there are many job opportunities within the textiles industry. An interest in learning about the handling of fabrics is essential but this can be used to develop a wide range of products from household furnishings to ball gowns or overcoats.
To succeed in Textiles Technology, students must be prepared to practise the development of their practical skills at home. They should also take every opportunity to observe and explore the range of products available for sale in shops and catalogues. Samples of fabrics should be collected and a sketch/design book kept for recording of inspirational images. Two projects are studied in year 10 for which students will be expected to provide fabric – one based on home furnishings and one on garment making. In year 11, students work on a project of their own choice.
GCSE Home Economics Child Development
The faculty also offers AQA GCSE Child Development. All aspects of the development of a child are considered up to the age of five. The course is assessed by:
50% Controlled assessment project
50% Examination
The faculty also offers vocational courses assessed on a modular coursework basis:
BTEC Firsts:
If all units at diploma level achieve a pass grade this gains the equivalent point score as 4 GCSE grade C exams.
If all units at diploma level achieve a distinction grade this gains the equivalent point score as 4 GCSE grade A* exams.
If all units at extended certificate level achieve a pass grade this gains the equivalent point score as 2 GCSE grade C exams.
If all units at certificate level achieve a pass grade this gains the equivalent point score as 1 GCSE grade C exam.
BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design [Fashion and Textiles focus]:
This course is delivered and assessed through a range of coursework units. Students study general mark-making 2D and 3D design as well as exploring the history of art.
They will further explore design and production through the production of textiles and fashion focused pieces and develop a final major project in year 11.
BTEC Construction:
This course is delivered and assessed through a range of coursework units. Students will learn underpinning knowledge of the construction industry in the 3 compulsory units. They will then study a further 9 units to develop practical and technical skills which could be useful for occupational roles.
NCFE Level 2 Award Creative Crafts – Cookery, Construction, Graphics, Textiles
These courses are delivered and assessed through a range of coursework tasks in the chosen material area. They aim to extend and further develop skills, knowledge and understanding of craft processes using materials, tools and equipment safely. Students will utilise these to design, plan and produce an individual container product.
A pass at level 2 in food and construction gains the same point score as a GCSE grade B exam.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Students are regularly given opportunities to enter competitions such as Springboard Futurechef, 8th Wonder Project [Design competition] and Starpack packaging competition, throughout the year. Lunchtime and after school sessions are offered for KS4 students to complete project work.
|
|
Loading ...
