Key Stage 2

At Key Stage 2 emphasis is placed on the introduction of skills in designing and making. These are complemented by a relevant knowledge base and technical vocabulary. Students will also learn about artists, designers and craftspeople. DT classes are in mixed ability groups and is one lesson of Design Technology a week. They will spend one term in each DT subject we offer at Robert Bloomfield. These are; Food, Product Design and Textiles.

Year 5

Textiles students are introduced to key skills and techniques including sewing, allowing them to be creative and design their own soft toy. Product Design students have the opportunity to be creative while designing a wooden maze, using wood craft processes and techniques. Food students are introduced to health and safety in the kitchen including knife techniques, using an oven and following a wide range of sweet and savoury recipes.

Year 6

Textiles students experience the key concepts previously introduced such as hand stitching as well as gain an understanding of printing techniques. Product Design students are introduced to Pewter Casting and CAD. Students will also create their own design using different hand tools and materials. Food students continue to upskill from the key concepts taught in Year 5 including using a grill, using a hob and adapting a recipe.

 

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3 emphasis is placed on the continuing to upskill and introducing of new techniques/skills in designing and making. These are complemented by a relevant knowledge base and technical vocabulary. Students will also learn about artists, designers and craftspeople. DT classes are in mixed ability groups and is one lesson of Design Technology a week. They will spend one term in each DT subject we offer at Robert Bloomfield. These are; Food, Product Design and Textiles.

Year 7

Textiles students deepen their understanding of traditional techniques as well as being introduced to using a sewing machine to design a cushion based on Charles Rennie MacIntosh. Product Design students are introduced to electronics and deepening their skills in wood craft and CAD to create a mood light. They have the opportunity to extend their understanding of wood work, including marking up and cutting techniques using hand tools. Food students continue to upskill the techniques that have been taught in KS2 but experience the opportunity of adapting the weekly recipes, how to season food and gain knowledge of where our food is sourced.

Year 8

Textiles students are given even more creative freedom to design their own tote bag inspired by ‘the elements’ as well as being introduced to batik and tie dye processes. Product Design students are upskilling their wood work skills by using hand tools and machinery but introduced to new materials, more complex wood joints to create a storage solution. Food students continue to upskill with new recipes and adapt their dishes.