3D Design & Technology
| Subject: | 3D Design & Technology |
| Contact: | Mrs Matthews |
Overview
All students at Key Stage 3 study Design and Technology alongside Food Technology. They have the choice to further study 3D Design at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Throughout each Key Stage we aim to promote a broad understanding of design and designers to develop ideas, experiment with materials and techniques that lead to finished design pieces. The very nature of our subject allows the teacher to contribute to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual development of students.
Key Stage 3
Overview - Technology
In Key Stage 3 Curriculum, students will experience working with a variety of materials such as thread, wood, metal, paper and digital processes using the laser cutter to develop a wide response of approaches in both ideas and product. The subjects are taught on a project basis so students will undertake them in a different order and eventually cover all of the different aspects of our new Technology Curriculum.
Independent learning tasks through the use of homeworks allow students to develop skills in managing their own learning.
Curriculum Content
| Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
Pattern (Native American, Celtic) |
Design and Make (Wooden Robot) |
Drawing (Branding) |
|
8 |
Materials and Techniques Angle Poise Lamp looking at Pop Art / Art Deco |
2D and 3D Design Skills |
Graphics based Project |
|
9 |
Character Design |
GCSE Ready – Practical Project |
GCSE Ready – Practical Project |
Age related milestones
Key stage 4
Overview: 3D Design
During Key Stage 4 students will follow the AQA Three-dimensional design course. This course provides opportunities for designing and creating prototypes, models or making functional and aesthetic products, objects and environments.
Assessment comprises of component 1: the portfolio unit, and is worth 60% of the overall GCSE grade. Component 2 is the externally set assignment where students respond to their chosen tarting point from given titles and is worth 40% of the overall grade. Students will receive 5 lessons per two weeks over a 2 year course.
Students are always welcome at lunchtimes if they need any help or if they just want a quiet place to work on any of their 3D design work. In Year 11, regular after school sessions are held to give the students further opportunities to maximise their grade.
Exam board and course
AQA Three-dimensional design (8205)
| Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
Component 1: Portfolio Jewellery Design |
Component 1: Portfolio Modern Design (lamp) |
Component 1: Portfolio 3D Graphic Based Design - Architecture |
|
11 |
Component 1: Portfolio |
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment |
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment |
Enrichment opportunities:
Monday KS3: 3pm – 4pm
Wednesday KS4 & KS5: 3pm – 4pm
