Product Design
Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, students are to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on cross curricular disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Students learn how to take risks within a supportive environment, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable adults. Through the evaluation of existing products (both past & present), they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider environment.
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Year 7
GCSE (Engineering)
Year 12
3.1.1 Classification of Materials - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.3 Enhancement of Materials - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.4 Forming Redistribution and Addition Processes - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.5 The Use of Finishes - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.6 Modern Industrial And Commercial Practice - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.7 Digital Design and Manufacture - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.8 The Requirements for Product Design and Development - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.9 Health and Safety - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.10 Protecting Designs and Intellectual Property - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.11 Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Disposal - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.13 Enterprise and Marketing in the Development of Products - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.14 Design Communication - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.2 Design Theory - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.3 Technology and Cultural Changes - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.8 Responsible Design - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.9 Design for Manufacture and Project Management - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.10 National and International Standards in Product Design - Knowledge Organisers
Year 13
3.1.1 Classification of Materials - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.3 Enhancement of Materials - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.5 The uses of Finishes - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.7 Digital Design and Manufacture - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.9 Health and Safety - Knowledge Organisers
3.1.14 Design Communication - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.2 Design Theory - Knowledge Organisers
3.2.3 Technology and Cultural Changes - Knowledge Organisers
