Design Technology
Curriculum
Technology at Ashmole Academy is committed to offering creative design opportunities to its students across the three subject areas of Textiles, Product Design and Food preparation and nutrition. We endeavour to deliver a creative curriculum that allows students to be fully conscious and aware of the technological world that is ever evolving around them. Students are offered the chance to research, analyse and then solve real problems in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere where success is possible for all. Our project based curriculum offers students opportunities to personalise their learning, using modern methods that engage, excite and develop their interest.
Design and Technology at Ashmole is a highly successful department in all key stage areas. We promote students to be creative and imaginative in their work and to turn ideas into reality by working to a brief. Students are encouraged to gain confidence in using a variety of different tools and equipment so that they can be used successfully in their work.
Our equipment is some of the latest and most up-to-date machinery available, giving students the best possible opportunity in all Technology subject areas. Some of the equipment includes a CAD/CAM Laser cutter, a Vinyl cutting machine and a 3D Printer. We also have three ICT suites for students to use within the department, all with different design software programs.
The following subjects are taught in the Design and Technology Department:
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KS3 |
KS4 |
KS5 |
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Product Design |
Product Design |
Product design |
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Systems and Control |
Textiles |
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Textiles |
Food preparation and nutrition |
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Food Technology |
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Students can choose Product Design GCSE (Edexcel) as an option at the end of Year 9 and Product Design A-Level (Edexcel) in Year 12.
The Product Design Curriculum at Ashmole Academy is underpinned by five subject specific curriculum pillars:
These pillars make explicit the purpose of studying Product Design, including the knowledge and skills that are developed over time. The pillars are referred to in every lesson, enabling students to link new learning to what they already know and can do.
Extra-curricular
The Technology Department holds many after school clubs to complete practical tasks and to make use of the CAD/CAM technology available.
