Our approach
Our curriculum helps pupils develop their analytical, problem solving, practical capability and evaluation skills. Through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils are taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in a process of designing and making. They work in a range of materials including electronics, textiles and graphics through a topic-based approach which allows for cross curricular links to be made. We teach our pupils to plan and revise designs for a range purposes and audiences.
Exam Board: AQA
Curriculum Overview
Year 7
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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What is a technical drawing? | What does it mean to 'analyse' in product design? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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What are graphics and why are they important? | What is Computer Aided Design? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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What are electronics and how are they used? | What is Computer Aided Manufacture? |
Year 8
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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How do I draw a technical drawing in one point perspective? | What are textiles and their properties? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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What is applique and how is it used? | Why and how do we evaluate? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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What are graphics and mechanisms? | What is testing and feedback? |
Year 9
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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How do I create a technical drawing in two point perspective? | What are sketching skills? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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What are the physical and working properties of materials? | What is sustainability? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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How can you encourage younger generations to be sustainable? | What are CAD and CAM and how are they used? |
Year 10
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Why does sustainability matter as a designer? | What is mechanical advantage? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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What are the workings of paper and board in the preparation of manufacture? | What range of materials and properties do designers need to consider? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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What are the uses of modern/smart materials in industry? | GCSE Design Brief |
Year 11
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Who is my client and what is my product? | What are my initial designs and client feedback? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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How can I develop my designs to fit a client specification? | How can I create a realistic prototype for my client to assess? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Revision GCSE Exams |
Revision GCSE Exams |