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Design and Technology
The Design & Technology Department at The Chase are committed to planning, developing, and delivering a program of study that provides our students with the broadest possible opportunity.
At the root of the department is the desire to deliver a curriculum which has creativity at its core. Students are encouraged to become autonomous problem solvers and are engaged in the analysis and solving of real problems to create high quality outcomes. This is achieved through imaginative teaching and learning that embraces new technologies, whilst retaining the best of traditional practice. Above all we aim to encourage a creative and innovative atmosphere, which allows students to take risks in a safe and positive environment, all of which is underpinned by secure knowledge and understanding.
The D&T department aims to encourage quality work and develop each student’s potential by providing an interesting, stimulating, and enjoyable environment. As a department we have worked hard to produce a comprehensive, integrated and enjoyable set of modules which inspire the students.
Design Technology prepares students to participate in our rapidly changing world. The subject requires students to become independent thinkers who can solve problems for themselves. The combination of practical skills along with an understanding of aesthetics, social, environmental issues and how the manufacturing industry works, makes this a subject which will be used for life. By studying design and technology students can become innovators as well as informed users of products.
The department offers a range of afterschool clubs – D&T Club, Chase Cooking Club, Textiles Club and Performing Arts: Production Club.
Students in years 7, 8 and 9 work on a rotation where they explore five key areas of D&T throughout each year.
The key areas are Graphics, Wood/Metal, Electronics, Textiles and Food.
Within these key areas projects are geared to deliver the many topics that are taught in the new GCSE Design and Technology, Food and Electronics. The Key Stage 3 curriculum is designed to lead straight into GCSE D&T which will give them a great foundation in designing for today and tomorrow.
We offer five different GCSEs in Key Stage 4. Our GCSEs consist of Design & Technology where students can specialise in Timber, Electronics, Graphics, Textiles and Food & Nutrition.
We offer A level Product Design. Students will be able to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impacts on today’s world. At A level students will have the confidence to innovate and produce creative design solutions as they develop their own design brief with a client/end user.