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Design Technology
STAFF
Miss T Naidu - Head of Design Technology
Miss Florence Tewson – Teacher of Textiles
Miss D Patel – Teacher of Textiles/Graphics
Design Technology is a diverse subject aiming to provide students with a wide variety of experiences by allowing them to be exposed to a range of exciting practical skills. The students at HAB really enjoy the different strands of this subject as they are allowed to express themselves through practical tasks, thereby developing extensive skills required for life. These skills develop independence, confidence and creativity in the girls.
KEYSTAGE 3
Year 7: DESIGN AND MAKE A LAYERED DESSERT
Theory and Practical Aims of the Design and Make Task
- Weigh and Measure accurately.
- Develop knife skills and use of basic equipment.
- Use of the hob, oven and grill correctly.
- Understand the Eatwell plate and 8 tips for a healthy diet.
- Analyse the 5 main nutrients correctly.
- Gain knowledge and practical experience with the use of the hand held blender and food mixer.
- Design and make the Ultimate milkshake.
- Evaluate the use of the microwave and learn how to use it to cook correctly.
- Draw, colour and label design ideas accurately and effectively.
- Evaluate the use of the wok and produce an appetising stir fry using the wok.
- Analyse an existing layered dessert to gain ideas to design their own layered dessert.
- Design and make the layered dessert designed.
Year 8: DESIGN AND MAKE A PASTRY PRODUCT
Theory and Practical Aims of the Design and Make Task
- Weigh and Measure accurately.
- Use of the hob, oven and grill correctly.
- Develop practical skills further e.g. peeling, coring, chopping, and sauce making, melting and rubbing in method of cake making, binding, forming dough, cutting and shaping pastry.
- Development of research skills.
- Draw colour and label designs accurately.
- Develop a plan of making the pastry product.
- Design and make the pastry product.
KEYSTAGE 4:
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
- What qualification this is: GCSE
- Number of qualifications: 1
- Web address of examinations board: www.aqa.org.uk
- Time length for this qualification: 3 years
- Homework:
- Course breakdown:
· Controlled Assessment: 60% Examination: 40%
- Homework:
· Frequency: 40 minutes, 2 times a week
· Types of tasks: Online tasks on computer, practical work
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year
9
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Design and Make Assignment on International Cuisine
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Design and Make Assignment on International Cuisine
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Practical work:
Making of Starters and Main courses
International Cuisine
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Practical work:
Making of Starters and Main courses
International Cuisine
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Practical work:
Making of Main courses and Desserts
International Cuisine
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Practical work:
Making of main courses and Desserts
International Cuisine
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Year
10
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Practical skills, theory, and development on Quiche bases and filling.
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Practical skills, theory and development on Victoria sponge cakes, Swiss roll
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Practical skills and theory on , Muffins, Rock cakes, Spaghetti Bolognaise
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Practical skills and theory on Ginger snaps and a range of Biscuits, Bread and Pasta
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Controlled Assessment: Task Analysis + Research on topic of your CHOICE
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Controlled Assessment:
Practical work Research and analysis on YOUR chosen topic
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Year
11
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Designing and Development of Food Product based on research completed for Controlled Assessment
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Designing and Development of Product based on research completed for Controlled Assessment
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Practical and Theory work based on the product you have designed
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Practical and Theory work based on the product you have designed
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Development of Final food Product Designed and Made during Controlled Assessment
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Evaluation and improvement on Food Products Designed and Made during Controlled Assessment
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TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
· What qualification this is: GCSE
· Number of qualifications: 1
· Web address of examinations board: www.aqa.org.uk
· Time length for this qualification: 2/3 years
· Course breakdown:
· Controlled Assessment: 60% Examination: 40%
· Homework:
· Frequency: 40 minutes, 2 times a week
· Types of tasks: Online tasks on computer, practical work
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Autumn 1
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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Year
9
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Fashion Decoration Techniques
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Fashion Decoration Techniques
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Fashion Designing Skills
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Fashion Designing Skills
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Practical work: Construction Techniques used on Fashion Design Products
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Practical work: Construction Techniques used on Fashion Design Products
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Year
10
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Visits to Galleries, Shows and Museums to carry out research
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Designing of Summer Fashion Product
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Practical work: Construction of Summer Fashion Product
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Practical work: Construction of Summer Fashion Product
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Controlled Assessment: Task Analysis Trip to the Theatre, Museums and Galleries to carry out research on your chosen topic
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Controlled Assessment: Trip to Clothes Show Live, Museums and Galleries to carry out research on your chosen topic
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Year
11
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Designing and Development of Textile Product based on research completed
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Designing and Development of Textile Product based on research completed
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Practical and Theory work based on the product you have designed
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Practical and Theory work based on the product you have designed
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Fashion show of Products Designed and Made during Controlled Assessment
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Fashion show of Products Designed and Made during Controlled Assessment + Evaluation
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