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Key Stage 3

Design and technology at Nicholas Breakspear is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.

In line with the National Curriculum the teaching of Design and Technology aims to ensure that all students:

Develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
Build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users.
Critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others.
Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.

Key Stage 4

3D Art And Design

Investigating and Modelling

· Refresher to health and safety and risk assessment

· Task analysis exploring and investigating design factors

· Existing Product analysis evaluating products for Form, User requirements, Functional requirements, Target market and Safety

· Isometric drawing

· Measuring and marking

· Manufacture models using 2D Design and Laser cutter

· 3D drawings of explorations

· Creative thinking developing a design using CAD

· Manufacture techniques/Cardboard engineering

Lighting Product- Skills and Techniques

· Refresher to health and safety and risk assessment

· Problem solving

· Creative thinking

· Measuring and marking out accurately using precision tools and equipment

· CAD CAM 2D Design

· 3D Drawing techniques

· Creative thinking developing a design using CAD

· Using a range of tools, machinery and processes to manufacture a Lighting product

Assessment

There are two components, comprising a ‘Portfolio’ selected from the course of study and an ‘Externally set assignment’, the specification provides students with a range of creative, exciting and stimulating opportunities to develop and explore their personal interests in 3D design.

More information regarding the course can be found at:

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206/subject-content/three-dimensional-design

Hospitality and Catering

Hospitality and Catering support learners who want to learn about this vocational sector and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study. It provides learners with a core depth of knowledge and a range of specialist and general skills that will support their progression to further learning and employment.

There are two units:

Unit 1 – The Hospitality and Catering Industry

You will learn about the different types of providers within the hospitality and catering industry, the legislation that needs to be adhered to and the personal safety of all of those involved in the business, whether staff or customers. You will learn about the operation of hospitality and catering establishments and the factors affecting their success.

Unit 2 – Hospitality and Catering in Action

You will gain knowledge of the nutritional needs of a range of client groups in order for you to plan nutritional dishes to go on a menu. You will learn and develop safe and hygienic food preparation, cooking and finishing skills required to produce nutritional dishes.