Curriculum MapDesign & Technology
Staff and Roles in Department:
- Mrs J Makings - Curriculum Team Leader
- Miss S Hanwell - Technology teacher
- Miss T Baldry - Technology teacher
- Miss S Lee - Technology teacher
- Mrs C Devonport - Senior technician
- Mrs R Connolly - School technician
Design & Technology at Darton High School
In Design and Technology students can combine practical and technological skills with creative thinking to design and make products that meet human needs. Students learn to think creatively to improve the quality of life, solving problems as individuals and members of a team.
The Key Concepts:
- Designing and making
- Cultural understanding
- Creativity
- Critical evaluation
Key Stage 3 Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to cover aspects of resistant materials, food, textiles, graphics and systems and control. Opportunities are provided for students to analyse products to learn how they function. They undertake focused practical tasks and design and make assignments in different contexts. They are encouraged to use ICT as appropriate for generation of ideas and product realisation.
Key Stage 4
We are currently offering GCSE courses in Hospitality and Catering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Child Development and Textiles.