Design Technology

Design and Technology is a well-resources and popular subject at KS4, GCSE and A-Level. The emphasis of study, at all levels, is to nurture innovation in design, enabling students to create fit-for-purpose products aimed at a specific client, group or in response to a contextual challenge. Students have the opportunity to employ a wide variety of modern and traditional research, design and manufacturing systems to produce high-quality 2D design and 3D products.

Computer-aided Design and Manufacture such as; laser cutting, engraving and 3D printing, is taught alongside traditional design and manufacturing methods, providing pupils with the opportunity to gain a variety of skills and knowledge relating to design and manufacture in the modern world.

At A level, students build on their prior knowledge and engage in a more in-depth study of the theoretical and practical aspects of Design & Technology. The course blends rigorous technical and design theory—including materials science, modern manufacturing methods, and technological innovation—with practical application. Students undertake an extended, independent design and make project of their own choosing, allowing them to explore personal interests and develop highly individual and creative solutions to real-world problems. This project enables them to showcase advanced skills in research, analysis, designing, prototyping and evaluating, preparing them well for further study or careers in creative, engineering, and technological fields.