Design (KS3)
Hospitality and Catering
In Year 7, pupils are introduced to food safety and hygiene in the kitchen, including knife skills, cooking, cleaning, chilling and cross-contamination. They are also developing their understanding of the principles of nutrition and healthy for Toddlers referring to The Eatwell Guide. We also consider how environmental issues impact our food choice. Through the practical elements of the subject, pupils will become competent in a range of cooking and preparation techniques. They will evaluate and test their ideas and products. Practical skills will be developed through the students' planning, preparing and cooking a range of dishes.
In Year 8, pupils will deepen their knowledge and understanding of nutrition with a focus on carbohydrates, fats and proteins, linking this to the needs of teenagers. They will consider how organic and fairtrade foods can contribute to a sustainable food chain. Pupils will also develop their understanding of food labelling, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and different dietary needs. They will develop their cooking and preparation skills further, using some complex techniques as time progresses. They will develop their knowledge of consumer food and drink choice and be able to make informed decisions for themselves and others. Advancing their knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and safety. Pupils will evaluate practical tasks using sensory analysis.
In Year 9, pupils will deepen their understanding of nutritional needs with a focus on adults. They will look at a range of hospitality and catering establishments comparing a 5 Star Hotel to a Bed and Breakfast and consider how we can prevent food poisoning with links to HACCP. Pupils will develop their testing and evaluating skills.
Graphics & Photography
Year 7 - City Advertising Project - Introduction to graphic design and Photoshop. Pupils will design an advertising poster and a paper nightlight for a city theme of their choice. They will research their chosen city and complete workshops on typography, advertising and poster layouts, before creating their finished poster.
Year 8 – Photo Box Project - Introduction to photography and building on Photoshop skills from year 7. Pupils will create a photo box of images that represent their identity. They will research portrait photographers and complete workshops on different editing techniques and how to use the studio lights before creating their series of best edits.
Year 9 -Eco Festivals Project - Building on previous knowledge of Photoshop and digital designing. Pupils will create a logo for a festival which will be printed on a tote bag and a poster advertising the festival. They will research types of festivals and analyses existing festival posters. Pupils will complete workshops based on digitally enhancing drawings, logo layouts and using Photoshop layers.
Product Design
Year 7 - Pencil Holder Project - Provides a general introduction to D+T; timber, Health and safety, and preparing for the workshop. The project introduces pupils to the design system and the theory lessons support decision making. The main focuses are for pupils to research, investigate, design, develop, make and evaluate. Pupils each have a wooden letter pencil holder that they have design and made.
Year 8 – Clock/Mirror Project- An introduction into a new range of techniques and equipment that would be used for polymers. Alongside developing an understanding of wood joints and constructions. Pupil become more independent with personal research and solving problems. Pupils have a choice to design a clock or mirror based on chosen design era.
Year 9 – Passive Project - The project will focus on sustainable materials and finishes, personal research, exploring and developing ideas, testing ideas and prototype. Pupils will learn about two design eras and apply this aesthetic to their initial design concepts, final concept and the passive amplifier.
Textiles
Year 7 - Introduction to Textiles. The main focus is to design and construct a fabric wall hanging. Pupils study the work of John Burgerman to inspire their design work. Pupils will learn about fabrics and how they are made. Learning about surface embellishments through developing hand stitch and machine stitching skills.
Year 8 - Drawing inspiration from food items and logos to design and construct a draw string bag. Pupils will study appropriate textile artists and develop an understanding of new textile processes; tie dying, applique techniques and further develop their hand stitch and machine stitching skills.
Year 9 - Developing skills for GCSE. Pupils will extend their knowledge of textiles through: research, developing and refining ideas, exploring textile techniques working towards a final outcome of a cushion. Experience using different materials and textile techniques which include, dying, surface embellishment, applique and stencil printing.