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"Design is intelligence made visible". alina wheeler.

Our vision for Design technology (ks3) at all saints

All Saints Academy aims to encourage students to use their creativity and problem solving skills to communicate their ideas through sketches, design and prototyping. They will understand the importance of health and safety in Design Technology and understand a range of equipment, and its uses. To identify user needs across all areas of research, design and prototyping, and to understand the properties and characteristics of a range of materials. Create a range different surface decoration techniques, using mixed materials, finalising in a finished product. To identify and understand ergonomics and anthropometrics, it uses within the modern world. Develop a broad knowledge of artists and designers and how they have influenced the products around us, in the modern world. We encourage students to develop essential skills for their future employability and develop their understanding of the different career pathways and job roles.

Our vision for Design technology (ks4) at all saints

Design Technology at All Saints Academy is designed for students with an interest in any aspect of design, researching and using tools and materials to make products, and have a desire for independent learning. Students will develop their understanding of, how to research ideas and use various sources, how to explore and use a range of media and materials, the effectiveness of building a portfolio of ideas and prototyping. How to respond to a brief or theme, to analyse the effectiveness of experimentation with materials and methods of making and employability within the sector.

We follow the AQA syllabus: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-8552

how will we achieve this

DT Learning Journey 23 24 KS4

How will we assess design technology

Pathways for Food

Pathways by year group for Materials

Assessment (KS4)

what is the IMPACT of our work

Examples of Keystage 3 Pull-along toy

Example of Keystage 3 Materials key fob project

See the gallery below to see more examples of our Year 10 (2024/25) lamp projects.

Cultural Capital Opportunities

Inter house competitions
Aspire talks
Company talks- The Mill/Il Mulino, Robertsons, Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation.
Company visits- Chocolate Factory, Quorn, Nissan

DT Prefect

I am a DT prefect my role is to help out in the design technology department. I wanted to do this role as DT is one of my favourite school subjects that I am passionate about and I chose it for GCSE to gain more knowledge on the subject and learn the practical skills. I aim inspire more students to consider DT as a GCSE option by showcasing its engaging, creative and independent nature.