To provide confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement. To provide the opportunity to study historical and cultural aspects of design. To follow the Programmes of Study identified in the National Curriculum. They work in rotation so their time is divided between food technology, textile technology and resistant materials technology. At Key Stage 4, the GCSE syllabuses provide various options through a choice of Food technology, Textile technology, Resistant Materials technology or Graphics.
Food technology continues to be the most popular.
Basic knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems. Development of graphic skills, presentation and evaluation. Introduction to research, designing and planning techniques including flow-charts Making of an electronic sensing device, acrylic desk tidy, woven wall hanging for a partially sighted child, and an adaptation of a pizza recipe. Year 8 Increased use of tools and equipment. Introduction of the use of computer aided machines.