You will learn about a wide variety of materials, ingredients and products, investigate the market research and manufacturing process, and apply this to a specification for a product that you then design and make. You can then broaden your experiences at GCSE (AQA) and A level 3D Design (AQA), where you will demonstrate your ability to work with a wider range of materials and techniques, understand theoretical concepts, and reflect on the success of your outcomes.

You may like to read the documents below to discover the specific topics and skills covered by the Design and Technology department and the order in which you will study them as you go through the school.