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Head of Faculty for Engineering and Design, Andrew Kyprianou, Designed for Life podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation and PTC Onshape. Listen Here This podcast offers something a little different as we talk to staff and alumni students from WMG Academy for Young Engineers, a UTC situated in Coventry. For those unfamiliar, UTCs or 'University Technical Colleges' to give them their full title are government-funded schools with a heavy STEM curriculum focus. The original UTCs filled with students from age 13/14 (year...
Food Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make Event Food, D&T Key ResourcesFood Late KS3 – Design and MakeEvent Food – 6 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Investigating the breadth and variety of food served at festivals and events. Students determine what needs to be considered when considering food provision, including preparing suitable dishes and considering environmental issues. Key learning: Determining what the consumer wants and needs from food at a festival/ event Working out costs and profitability Environmental considerations of serving food and minimising waste at...
Secondary, Secondary Design and Technology builds on the skills and knowledge pupils have already learnt at primary school. It leverages increasingly sophisticated resources, including dedicated teaching environments, manufacturing equipment and specialist teaching. As students progress through this phase, they may be given the opportunity to focus on specific aspects of the subject such as product design, food technology, engineering, systems and control, electronics, textiles and graphics. However, at its core is creativity and imagination. Students learn to design and make products that solve genuine, relevant problems within different contexts whilst...
Head of the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London, Peter Childs, Professor Peter Childs is Head of the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London. His professional interests include: creativity tools and innovation; design; heat transfer and rotating flow; the circular economy and sustainable energy. Former roles include director of the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre for Aero-Thermal Systems, director of InQbate and professor at Sussex University. He has contributed to over 150 papers, and several books on engineering design, rotating flow, rural urban migration and...
Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Design and Make - Controlled display PoS, Design and Make - Controlled display PoSThis takes students through the process of designing and making an animated Point of Sale display, investigating how control systems can be applied to develop an eye catching and appropriate display unit. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems and Control and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic...
Systems and Control Late KS3 Y9 Design and Make - Regulating greenhouse temperature, Year 9 Design and Make – Regulating greenhouse temperatureThis takes students through prototyping a circuit using a breadboard and understanding how different inputs respond to their environment, They then go on to developing a greenhouse temperature regulator using electrical components.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use...
Behind the Scenes of Production Design, Design and Technology teachers recently had the opportunity to step behind the scenes of world-class performance design in a CPD webinar delivered in partnership with the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Create & Design team. The session explored the creativity, collaboration and technical expertise required to bring large-scale productions to life, offering teachers insights they can connect to classroom learning. Participants heard from professionals working across production design, including a Stage Designer, Production Manager and Senior Lighting Visualisation Technician, each sharing how...
KS3 Design Curriculum Units, Created exclusively for D&T Association members, these resources focus on developing design thinking and modelling skills. They guide students through creative problem-solving, user-centred approaches, and the use of both physical and digital modelling techniques. Additional units are added regularly to expand your toolkit. Log in to download or join today to access the full collection. https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/for-education/inspired-by-industry-member-only-content/design-curriculum-units/ https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/membership/
A Glimpse into Real-World Design, As part of their continued exploration of careers in design and technology, a group of Year 13 students from Langley Grammar School in Slough visited Designworks, an award-winning design and engineering consultancy based in Windsor. The visit offered students a unique opportunity to step inside a leading UK design studio and gain first-hand insight into the world of product development, modelmaking, and innovation across sectors such as medical, consumer, and digital. The visit included an informative talk covering the company’s work, clients,...
Design and Technology Teacher and STEM Coordinator, Amanda Moffat, Amanda Moffat is a Design & Technology teacher with 20 years’ industry experience as a graphic designer and creative director. After completing a PGCE and MA in ICT, she moved from primary to secondary teaching, transforming her school’s D&T offer into a modern, design-led subject. Her students have won national awards, and she received the 2024 D&TA Award for Excellence in Industry Engagement. She leads STEM initiatives and contributes to regional D&T leadership. Location: Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk D&T Hub...
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