DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 2015-2016
Autumn Term
Year
8
Year
7
Year
6
Year
5
Spring Term
Safety in the workshop. Moving Toys –
Dorm Cushions with AppliqueResistant Materials and Graphics.
Textile Technology
 Following the design structure, create a
 Using screen printed fabric developed
moving toy following a specific design brief.
during art lessons, design a unique cushion
that can be used in the dorm.
 Use of various tools and equipment in the
 Cushion will have applique added to
workshop, including jigs and sanders.
personalise
 Focus on surface finish
 Various fastening methods can be applied
depending on skill
Safety in the workshop. Sporting Equipment
Acrylic Tablet/phone holders – Resistant
and CAD – Resistant Materials and Graphics
Materials
 Focus on ergonomics and anthropometrics
 Produce prototypes using sustainable
resources
 Modelling techniques
 Design development using prototypes
 Acrylic manufacture and finish
Safety in the workshop. Yoyo Project –
Acrylic Clock - Resistant Materials and Graphics
Resistant Materials and Graphics
 Using film research to influence design
 Writing a design brief and specification
ideas
 Design development
 Cutting and shaping wooden clock face
using templates
 Using the vac former
 Finishing techniques
 Tech Soft 2D
 Silhouette studio demo and practice
Buggy Challenge – How fast is your car? –
AutomataResistant Materials/electronics
Resistant Materials/Sustainability/Graphics
 Research the parts of car and how they
 Mechanisms and cams
components fit together
 Design research to influence final designs
 Basic engine technology
 Using a variety of cams to create different
 Using tools and equipment to make a frame
movement
(to become the chassis)
 Developing push to make switches
 Incorporating gears into the circuit
Summer Term
Desk Lamp- Resistant Materials and Electronics
 Following a class design brief, make a mini
desk lamp with pen holder
 Soldering and circuitry included
Boot bags and gym bags- Textile technology
 Sewing machine tutorials
 Cutting and pinning fabric
 Finishing off techniques using cords,
transfers and badges
Packaging Design with Chocolate
Food Technology and Graphics
 Focus on packaging
 Developing new flavours
 Following a brief, specification and
evaluation
Mouse MatsCad Cam and Graphics
 Tech Soft 2D
 Focus on the use of CAD CAM in industry
and how to apply methods used into the
classroom
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Year
4
Year
3
Year
2
Year
1
Building and testing with verbal feedback
from peers
Storing Treasures- Graphics (CAD)
 Nets and net design
 Working with new materials
 Cutting and shaping card
 Adding surface decoration
 Measuring with accuracy
Safety in the workshop. Party Hats – Resistant
Materials and Graphics
 Measuring and cutting
 Designing using a brief/task
 Working independently
 Testing and evaluation
Christmas Project
Laser Cut Decorations with electronics
Marble Run – Resistant Materials and Graphics
 Measuring and cutting materials
 Using new workshop equipment
Sustainability in Design- Resistant Materials
 Using recycled materials to create new
products
 Focus on the 7 R’s: recycle, re use, reduce,
refuse, repair, recover, re-gift
Brompton Bikes – Resistant materials and
graphics
 Prototyping
 Group work and how to share ideas
 Design development
Fabric badges- Textile Technology
 Introduction to sewing skills
 Focus on new fabrics
 Cutting and pinning
 Adding decoration
Understanding structures- practical tasks using
modelling resources. Who can build the strongest
bridge?
Plan BeeVehicles
Christmas Project
Paper Decorations with electronics
Choosing appropriate materialsPuppets
Recycling & Sustainability
Bottle light project