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Masterclass with Seymourpowell - Sketching and Rendering in Concept Design, This inspiring masterclass has been developed in collaboration with Seymourpowell and The Design and Technology Association. Take a look at this video to learn moreAn exclusive session on 'Sketching & Rendering in Concept Design'. This e-learning masterclass will take D&T teachers through the process of concept design at Seymourpowell. With a focus on sketching and rendering, see how Dick Powell and Neil Baron produce ideas, their techniques when presenting ideas to clients, and how they move from paper to digital. You will pick up tips and tricks...
Masterclass with Jude Pullen - Prototyping , This inspiring masterclass has been developed in collaboration with Jude Pullen and the Design & Technology Association. This E-Learning 'Prototyping' masterclass will take D&T teachers through the process of prototyping and model making with Jude Pullen. With a range of approaches and thought-pieces, the masterclass explores the role of prototyping in D&T and industry, exploring useful materials and processes and diving into some challenges you can do with your students . You will pick up tips and tricks along the way to allow you to develop your own skills and be...
Five wonder materials that could change the world, Materials such as graphene and shrilk are so new that the scientists who discovered them hardly know what to do with them – they only know they might yet transform our lives. The recent Guardian article goes on to talk about the technological, and life changing, possibilities of materials such as graphene, spider silk, metamaterials, shrilk and stanene. You might have heard of graphene, but the others? For example, shrilk can already be formed into, “...strong, transparent sheets ... that are biodegradable and even enrich the soil like a...
Why has the number of teenagers taking design and technology GCSE dropped?, For some time now, the Association has been expressing concern over the inability of the subject to move forward in response to changes in National Curriculum - and I'm not simply referring to the most recent iteration, and developments in technologies, materials, processes and pedagogy. It has also warned, that in situations where this is not happening, then the very certainty of its continuation is at question. We are now regularly receiving reports of schools either considerably cutting back on provision, or in the worst cases...
Self-Review Framework, Register for the Self-Review Framework All schools are required to complete an annual self review. This generally requires primary D&T Subject Coordinators and secondary Subject Leaders to provide information to their Senior Management Team. The process of collecting this information can be demanding and may not be well supported by resources that support the process adequately. Our new Self Review Framework and D&T Mark has been designed to address this need. The D&T Association Self-Review Framework (SRF) is now available for all membership categories even the Basic entriy level membership category to help you to...
Sustainability Series: J.O Studio’s journey from scraps to bold, eco-conscious fashion, From sewing to sustainability J.O Studio, founded by Jess O’Riley, began with her love for sewing. For over a decade, Jess made her own clothes, using whatever scrap material was available for her projects. In many ways, her interest in sustainability originally sprang from sheer resourcefulness. Her awareness of the climate crisis, particularly the environmental impact of textile production, grew over time. According to the UN Environment Programme, the fashion industry accounts for around 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, most of which comes from...
Response to House of Lords Report – Requires Improvement: Urgent change for 11-16 Education, This enquiry focused on whether the current system effectively equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need to progress to the next phase of their education and to flourish in the future. We believe this was the correct question to ask, and from the responses received to the inquiry, we think it is fair to state the answer is a pretty categoric “no”. To quote the inquiry summary, “The evidence left us in no doubt of the need for urgent action,”...
Teachers in Residence with Seymourpowell, Robbie Taylor, Acting Head Teacher at Mid Calder Primary School, recently spent two exciting days during his Summer holidays on a ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement with Seymourpowell. Seymourpowell is a leading design and innovation company that brings creativity to life across a wide range of industries, from transportation to consumer products. Known for their cutting-edge ideas and ability to blend technology with design. At Seymourpowell they have a strong focus on collaboration with a team of diverse talents working together. Their work environment is a mix of creativity and technology. This experience...
Design and Technology Association Subject Consultation Groups, Subject Consultation Groups: What are they and why do we have them? The Association is run for its members. As a membership association funded by subscriptions it is important that there is a mechanism for members: to have a voice and speak on behalf of the broader membership of the Association to keep the Association staff in touch with the daily work of members and suggest how the Association can support members effectively to help in the development of resources, CPD and membership benefits ...
Blueprint 1000®, The initiative engages industry partners, who are keen to actively connect with schools and play a major part in offering high quality teacher CPD and ongoing real-world support, for teachers and pupils. The aim, in connecting industry with education, is to help contextualise and further your subject-knowledge to ensure lessons are relevant and up-to-date for your students as they leave education and enter the workplace. Ultimately, we will be working with teachers, pupils and industry to build an inspiring, innovative and proficient workforce by supporting design and technology education in our schools and colleges....
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