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
Student Learning Journey
Exam Board Information
Key Stage 4
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552
Key Stage 5
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/a-level/design-and-technology-product-design-7552
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
