Curriculum Intent
In Design Technology, our curriculum intent encourages:
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Creativity – We nurture imaginative thinking and problem-solving through an iterative process of designing and making, enabling students to develop unique solutions that meet real user needs.
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Awareness – Students gain insight into materials, their origins, and properties, while exploring cultural, environmental, moral and social influences on design, reflecting the Catholic call to stewardship and justice.
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Resilience – Through hands-on learning and reflection, students build practical skills, take risks, and learn from failure, developing perseverance and confidence in their abilities.
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Empowerment – By learning from past and present designers and mastering tools and techniques, students are equipped to shape the world responsibly and are prepared for further study or careers in the design industry.
Curriculum Plan
Student Learning Journey
Exam Board Information
Key Stage 4
AQA GCSE Design and Technology
Key Stage 5
AQA A Level Design and Technology
Reading List
Design Technology Reading List
Career Links
A career in Design Technology is a possibility when you have studied this course, especially if you go on to study this at Sixth Form. Technology is always changing and this course can provide you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake a variety of careers. These include:
Architect
Graphic Designer
Joiner
Teacher
Builder
Product Designer
Software Engineer
Subject Leader Information
Subject Leader: Mrs Sarah Tapp
In March, a group of Year 10 design students were shortlisted to the Top 10 out of 16,000 entries for Design Ventura – a design and enterprise challenge supported by industry professionals and led by the Design Museum.
Students headed to Winchester House in London to pitch their idea to a panel of judges. They had developed “Road to Go” – a bag with a twist! Intended for families on the go, combining their child’s favourite toy with a versatile backdrop in one easy package.
Students were invited back to the Design Museum in London for the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 25th April.
We’re extremely proud to announced that CTK came 4th overall, winning a commendation for the “Most Market Ready Product.” Their product is now on display in the Design Museum and will be there for 3 months.
Congratulations to them for all of their hard work, and thank you to our staff who supported the students throughout the competition.
