Design Technology

Curriculum Intent

In Design Technology, our curriculum intent aims:

to provide a curriculum that inspires creativity, innovation and resilience. Units of knowledge will:

Investigate where materials come from and their properties.

Engage in an iterative process of designing and making to meet the user’s needs within a context.

Develop understanding of past and present designers, social, moral, environmental and cultural influences.

By the end of their journey at Christ the King, students will be equipped to progress onto further education and a professional career within the design industry.

 

Curriculum Plan

Curriculum Map 2022 23 DT

 

Student Learning Journey

DT 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

Email: stapp@christtheking.notts.sch.uk

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.