We are so much surrounded by examples of ‘consumer-led’ or ‘market-led’ design in our everyday lives that it now appears to be a natural and inevitable aspect of our society. We are constantly interacting with an ever increasing range of products that have been designed and manufactured to meet our personal needs, keep us safe and improve our wellbeing.
Designers and manufacturing companies are now very conscious of the impact that their new products will have on the environment and pay close attention to issues of sustainability. We all have a part to play in protecting our environment and should be encouraged to consider the six ‘R’s’ of design: ‘rethink, reuse, recycle, repair, reduce, and refuse’, a ‘circular economy’ and a cradle-to-cradle approach with regard to the products we design, manufacture and use.
Learning in Design and Technology will ensure that children and young people develop their understanding of important themes such as the impact of technology, informed attitudes to technology, sustainability, and social, economic and ethical issues. These will underpin and continually reinforce learning within the subject. It will also help learners to develop their creativity and entrepreneurial skills as well as encouraging them to become innovative and critical designers of the future. These attributes are essential if, in the future, our children and young people are to play a major part in the global economy and embrace technological developments in the 21st century.
Many former pupils of the faculty have progressed on to careers in design, engineering and technological fields such as architecture, product design, graphics, textiles, jewellery, prosthetics design, automotive design and animation as well as all types of engineering namely civil, mechanical or industrial.
“Design and Technology should be as riveting and relevant as the career it channels into. Logical, creative and practical, it’s the only opportunity that school students have to apply what they learn in maths and science – directly preparing them for a future in engineering.”
James Dyson (Inventor)
“The (D,T & A) department have been so incredibly supportive throughout my years of taking their subjects and do everything they can to help us exceed our potential.”
Gaby P.
“The (D,T & A) department allowed me to develop and learn new skills as well teaching me ways in which to apply my creativity in many different situations. This has helped me to not only develop as a person but also helping me to come up with unique solutions to problems in life no matter the challenge.”
Sophie W.
S1 & S2 Course Information
The Design and Technology course for S1 & S2 pupils covers a range of innovative topics, over 4 rotations, where pupils are challenged to develop their knowledge and understanding of design and their creativity and problem solving skills.
Some of the topics covered during the S1 & S2 courses are branding, 3D modelling, architecture and various design and manufacture projects. All of the activities covered in the S1 & S2 course link to our individual departmental subjects: Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Architecture and Practical Woodworking; which are available to pupils from S3 onwards.
February BGE Excellence and Progression Awards
Well done to the winners of our D&T BGE Excellence and Progression Awards (rotation 3). Certificates are being distributed out to pupils throughout the course of this week.
Congratulations!!
New Year D&T Awards – January
Listed below are our first D&T awards for 2024! These are awarded to a pupil from each S3-S6 class who has shown excellence in their subject & Williamwood’s Core Values: Respect, Ambition & Kindness.
Well done all!!!
BGE Excellence & Progression Awards
Well done to the winners of this month’s D&T BGE Excellence and Progression Awards (end of rotation 2).
Certificates will be distributed out to pupils throughout the course of next week.
Congratulations everyone!!
Design & Technology Awards – December
Congratulations to our Design and Technology award winners for December.
These pupils have shown excellence in their subject & have demonstrated the Williamwood Core Values: Respect, Ambition & Kindness.
Certificates will be handed to award winners this week in class.
Well done all!
Some more creative brief outcomes from our S5/6 Architecture and Creative Industries pupils! Here is an album cover for a vinyl record, and a ruin restoration project
This is Lorenzo’s response to Elise’s brief – to design a new pair of sneakers.
Our Design & Technology Lego Robotics Club enjoying the regional finals event on Friday – a huge well done for taking part everyone!
Early start as the Design & Technology, Lego Robotics Club head towards the regional finals event.
A big thank you to Miss Fox, Miss Semple & Mubbasher who have prepared the team for the event.
Wish them luck!