Design and Technology

Introduction / Overview

Design & Technology at Goffs

Design and technology is about inventing practical solutions to problems through imaginative thinking. Learners use a range of tools, materials, skills and techniques to explore, design and make products and systems that meet human needs. Working in stimulating contexts they engage in a continuous course of personal development, learning to use today's technologies so they can participate in developing tomorrow's.

In D and T at Goffs we aim to provide all pupils with a stimulating ‘hands on’ experience of a wide range of D and T materials and skills. Each pupil is encouraged to develop their talents and achieve their potential in a safe and supportive environment.

The staff work closely as a team, meeting regularly to develop relevant courses and skills which meet the needs of our students.

Curriculum

Key Stage 3

Year 7 & Year 8 Students have one lesson per fortnight in either Food, Product Design or Textiles. In Year 7 they will study one of the above disciplines, and in Year 8 wil have the option to re-opt for another. Students also have one period of Technology Skills on their timetable, where they will learn core technical skills needed across the disciplines.

Key Stage 4 - Year 9 to Year 11

GCSE courses are offered in each technology; please see individual subject tab

Year 12 & Year 13

We run A level ‘Product Design’ and ‘Textiles’ courses. These are popular with excellent results & many of our students go on to study Design courses at University.

Each material area has prefects who play an important role in the smooth running of the department, helping out in lower school lessons, preparing resources and mentoring individual GCSE pupils.

Textiles

The Fashion & Textiles department is well equipped with a range of machines, printing presses and PCs.

PCs are connected to the school network and the Internet giving pupils easy access for any related research and design work needed to produce their work.

All pupils are reminded that they are welcome to attend catch up sessions most days 3pm- 4pm in F05. 6th form Textiles students are positively encouraged to spend some of their study time in the department.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 students who have opted for the subject are currently learning a vast range of Textiles based skills once a fortnight. Skills such as; dyeing & printing, computerised embroidery & applique.

Year 8 student’s work on 3 projects which include an iterative design project based on Day of the Dead, group presentation on the environmental impact of Textiles and an upcycled t-shirt project. Students are encouraged to research, design, refine, make and evaluate throughout the process.

Key Stage 4 GCSE AQA Textiles Technology full course; Year 11

This interesting and challenging course investigates the wide use of modern fabrics and components integrating the use of Computer Aided Design and industrial practices through designing and making projects. The controlled assessment (coursework) element consists of one product based either on a fashion or furnishing theme that will take the form of a design folio and an original practical outcome of high quality. This is worth 60% of the GCSE.

This enjoyable course can lead to a wide range of career opportunities such as Fashion Design, Science and Technology and Marketing and Advertising in the Textiles industry. Students find this course is a good foundation for A’ Level Textiles Technology. Many of our students go on to secure places at the top Universities in the UK & EIRE.

GCSE Pupil questionnaire comments

‘Good teacher support’
‘Felt able to ask for help and gained confidence’
‘Can work more independently now’
‘Had lots of fun but still work hard’
‘The deadlines set helped throughout the coursework’

School Trips

Over the years the department has arranged a number of trips to support the subject including; Clothes Show Live. On 18^th September 2017 KS5 students will be visiting the Victoria & Albert museum to see the Balenciaga exhibition.

Textiles Year 13

Food Preparation and Nutrition at Goffs Academy

Key Stage 3

Year 7 and 8 students will have one lesson a fortnight for the academic year. This equates to 20 lessons. The lessons are mostly practical based and introduce the students to how to chop correctly, use of the grill, oven and hob. They will have the opportunity to make ten different dishes and learn about what balanced Nutrition is and why it is important. They will learn about special dietary needs and how different Religions have different beliefs surrounding food. Home learning will consist mainly of organising ingredients ready for their practical lessons. They will also have two projects which will last for two terms each.

Key Stage 4 Eduqas Food Preparation and Nutrition

The WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Food Preparation and Nutrition equips learners with the

knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food

science, nutrition and healthy eating. It encourages learners to cook, enables them to

make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire

knowledge in order to be able to feed themselves and others affordably and

nutritiously, now and later in life.

By studying food preparation and nutrition learners will:

be able to demonstrate effective and safe cooking skills by planning, preparing and cooking a variety of food commodities whilst using different cooking techniques and equipment

develop knowledge and understanding of the functional properties and chemical characteristics of food as well as a sound knowledge of the nutritional content of food and drinks
understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health, including the physiological and psychological effects of poor diet and health
understand the economic, environmental, ethical and socio-cultural influences on food availability, production processes, diet and health choices
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of functional and nutritional properties, sensory qualities and microbiological food safety considerations when preparing, processing, storing, cooking and serving food
understand and explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions (traditional British and international) to inspire new ideas or modify existing recipes.

The course consists of two NEA s (Non Examined Assesment) and one one hour and 45 minute written exam. The NEA’s are split into two:

NEA 1 is worth 15% of the GCSE and is a written Food Science investigation.

NEA 2 is worth 35% of the GCSE and is this is worth 50% of the GCSE.

This enjoyable course can lead to a wide range of career opportunities such as

Microbiologist
Food Product Designer
Chef
Nutritionist
Dietician
Food Journalist
Food and Nutrition teacher or Lecturer

Students find this course is a good foundation for studying A level in Biology and catering courses at College. Many of our students go on to secure places at the top Universities in the UK & EIRE.

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