Design and Technology

The Design and Technology (DT) curriculum aims for all students to develop as designers that have awareness of technology’s role in the design and manufacture processes. Through their study of DT, students problem-solve, think innovatively about the endless possibilities of design and technology, and understand the ways in which design impacts the environment as they develop practical skills in the workshop.

Design is not just a way of making and doing; it’s a way of understanding and engaging with the world. ​​We encourage students to think imaginatively about the endless possibilities of design. Students will discover how design impacts the environment as they investigate its role within society and culture. Students learn to see design as a complex combination of systems and actions, and not just as a set of distinct practical skills.​

Through the DT curriculum, students learn to design and make outcomes that solve genuine, relevant problems within different contexts, whilst considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Our knowledge-rich curriculum supports students to become both environmentally and socially aware of their actions. In each cycle of learning, students work to a design brief where they consider function and aesthetics whilst understanding the cradle-to-grave aspect of products. Students build their knowledge of materials and processes, and understand the real-life applications of 3D technologies in careers such as dentistry, engineering and graphic design.