Technology is comprised of 3 subject areas:
- Design Technology
- Food Technology
- Textile Technology
All pupils study Technology in the Lower School. In the First and Second Year, pupils spend one third of their time in each of the 3 subject areas. In the Third Year, time is split between Design Technology and Food Technology. All the subject areas are available for study at GCSE and A Level.
Aims
- Combine practical skills with knowledge and understanding in order to design and manufacture quality products in a variety of scales of production.
- Analyse and evaluate industrially manufactured products and production processes to develop an understanding of commercial practice.
- Develop and demonstrate a wide range of graphical presentation, and practical techniques, develop strategies for developing ideas, planning and producing products.
- Consider how past and present design and technology, relevant to a designing and making context, affects society.
- Recognise the moral, cultural and environmental issues inherent in design and technology.
Staff and facilities
There are 7 members of staff in the Technology department. The department is located in the sports and technology centre which was opened by the Duchess of Gloucester in November 2001. The building provides fabulous accommodation for Design Technology, Food Technology and Textiles Technology.
