Putney High School
Design Technology
"After the idea there is plenty of time to learn technology." James Dyson
Introduction
The Design Technology (DT) department aims to teach innovative individuals to possess a passion for design and an ability to create high quality products.
The Curriculum
The department follows guidelines issued by the National Curriculum programmes of study. Students have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills of materials, components and processes. They carry out product analysis and have the opportunity to take part in focussed practical tasks and create projects within Textiles and Resistant Materials.
KS3
Year 7 study DT for one double period per week. In RM they design and make a memo holder and in Textiles they learn how to use an electric sewing machine and make a tote bag.
Year 8 also study DT for one double period a week. In RM they work in groups to batch produce a tea light lantern. In Textiles they use a block pattern to design and make a skirt.
Year 9 students study DT as part of a carousel system alongside Drama. Textiles and RM are taught for one double period per week. The course is approximately nine weeks. In Textiles they use CAD/CAM and different surface decoration techniques to make a cushion or wall hanging. In RM they design and make jewellery using plastic, metal or wood.
GCSE
GCSE courses are offered in Resistant Materials and Textiles following the OCR specification. The standard of work produced is high with most students achieving A*- B grades. There is an exhibition of coursework in Year 11.
AS and A-Level
AS and A2 courses are offered following the Edexcel specification for Product Design in Textiles and Resistant Materials
In the 2006 examination one of our Textiles students was amongst the top ten nationally in her overall marks. There is an exhibition of coursework in Year 12 and 13.
Staffing
The department comprises of two full time teachers, one part time teacher and a technician.
"The difference between style and fashion is quality." Giorgio Armani
