Design and Technology
Teachers: Mr. Canning (HoD), Mr.
Willis
Facilities
Fortunately in RSD we have a comprehensive
range of up to date technological equipment allowing us the
opportunity to study this interesting yet demanding subject.
The facilities at present include 20 Computers, Scanning
equipment, laser and colour printing machines, a CNC milling
machine, CNC Router and a Robotic arm and CNC Label Cutting
Equipment
KS 3
Topics studied
at in key stage three include:
- Structures, Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Safety
- Graphics
- Mechanisms
- Electronics
- Analogue
- Digital
- Computing
- CAD – Computer Aided Design/ CAM – Computer Aided
Manufacture
- Control – PC & Interface
- Word Processing, PowerPoint, Excel
- Fluid Power (Pneumatics)
Every
examination in the Junior School is a combination of Coursework
(50%) and a Written Examination (50%). This reflects accurately
the nature of the subject.
Pupils must
also be aware of how Technology influences their lives and how
new technological advantages may change their lifestyle in the
future.
GCSE
One main
project must be produced over the two years and submitted for
the coursework assessment. The main purpose of the project is to give candidates the
opportunity to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do
in relation to the technological process.
The examination compromises of:
- Two Focused Tasks (10%)
- A Project (Design Folder 25% &
Manufactured Artefact 25%) (Total: 50%)
- Exam Paper (Foundation or Higher
Level) (40%)
A-Level
'A' Level
Design and Technology is now offered by the school as a
relevant, worthwhile examination. This subject is now a widely recognised examination by
most Universities who consider it to be a solid foundation on
which to build further academic achievements.
Design and Technology offers the opportunity for exposure to the
processes involved in beneficially harnessing the resources of
people and the earth they inhabit, through the creation of
appropriate artefacts.
