DESIGN TECHNOLOGY STATEMENT

Design Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, students design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.

Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Business. They learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens.

High-quality Design Technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth, health and wellbeing of the nation and through evaluation of products, students develop a critical understanding of their impact on daily life and the wider world.

Facilities

The department has four specialist rooms:

• Two multi-material workshops, fully equipped to teach Product Design
• A CAD CAM computer suite including a laser cutter, a 3D printer and a vinyl cutter
• A multipurpose design and engineering room

If you would like to get in touch, please e-mail: rha@westfield.academy.