Yr 7

Food

Basics/ essentials

An introduction into food safety and hygiene, food preparation and cooking. The aim of this introduction ensures all learners can safety and responsibly prepare food for themselves and others.

Materials

LED Laser cut Light project

Pupils will learn how to manipulate a range of materials using different hand tools, machines and computer aided manufacturing to produce a working desk light. Core electronics and material properties knowledge will be built through the construction of their product.

CAD/CAM

CAD skills

An Introduction to Graphic design with a specific look at Computer aided design. The aim of the project is for pupils to consider the materials available and respond to a given design brief.

The project brief is based on the Global goal ‘life on land’. Pupils will create a ruler out of the chosen material and explore the environmental impacts.

Textiles

Sports Clothing

An introduction into Textiles. Students are redesigning the Great British Olympic Games kit using the techniques of Tie Dye and Batik.

Yr 8

Food

Intermediate skills

Pupils are exploring the nutritional values of the foods we commonly eat. Pupils will explore a arrange of different recipes, understand the impact of an unhealthy diet and adapted recipes to create their own final dish. Pupil will develop more advanced culinary skills throughout the project.

Materials

Safe Box

Both woodworking and electronics skills are delivered through production of an Alarmed storage box. Pupils will learn how to manipulate timber-based materials in the workshop using a range of tools and equipment. An understanding of electronic processes is built through the construction of a working light sensor circuit to trigger their boxes alarm system!

Ceramics

3D design: Ceramic Products

An insight into 3D design through the medium of ceramics. Pupils will respond to a given design brief, design and model ideas, finally making an outcome using clay. Learners will explore the world of ceramics gaining knowledge of the associated manufacturing processes.

Textiles

Phone Case

Taking influence from biomimicry students with design and make a phone holder, adding embellishment and applique.

Yr 9

Food

Advanced: Catering Dietary Need

Pupils will explore the world of catering by looking at the 14 allergens as well as adapting a variety of recipes for people with specific dietary requirements. They will gain an understanding of the importance of how to budget when shopping for a small family. With the increasing pressures from cost-of-living crisis, learners will explore financial and cooking techniques to reduce spending.

3Ddesign

Designer Clock

This project aims to excises pupils’ creative flare. Pupils will look at famous designers, design trends, ergonomics, anthropometrics and respond to a given brief. They will use a Computer Aided Design program to draw their clock design and Computer Aided Manufacturing method of laser cutting to manufacture their final idea.

Engineering

Sensor Devices

Pupils will engage in both 3D and 2D Computer Aided Design, and Electronics. To design and make an Electronic Game, learning about CAD, microcontrollers, laser cutting, material properties and a range of manufacturing methods.

Photography

Community Life

An introduction into Photography. Pupils will use compact cameras and DSLR cameras to take photographs around school, exploring the elements of photography and will practise editing skills on line.

Yr 10

Food

NCFE Theory and Exam Preparation

In Year 10, students taking the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Food and Cookery will explore a wide range of food-related topics. The curriculum covers food safety, legislation, food origins, nutrition, and factors influencing food choices. Practical skills like recipe development, catering to dietary needs, menu planning, and evaluating dishes are emphasized. By Year 10's end, students will have a solid foundation in food and cooking, preparing them for the exam component in Year 11, which counts for 40% of the award.

3Ddesign

Culturally Inspired Jewellery

Pupils will look at different cultures, famous designers, and respond to the Jewellery brief in a creative and personal way. They will use a range of research, design, development and modelling techniques to realise their intentions. They will explore different materials through testing and sampling before selecting the most appropriate for their designs to make a final outcome.

Engineering

Assignment R015

 Exam Preparation R014

Pupils will complete the R015 Engineering Manufacture assignment set by the exam board. They will be expected to work with engineering materials, equipment and machines to produce a product to exact specifications. Pupils will be assessed on the quality of this product and their ability to record its manufacture within the assignment.

Pupils will work through the theory element of the course in preparation for the R014 Exam at the end of Y11.

Photography

Landscape Project

Concealment Project

Pupils will produce two projects. The first project is on Urban Landscapes, specifically looking at Manchester and the second project is Concealment with a focus on portrait photography.

The pupils will work their way through the assessment objectives for each project making sure they are researching artists, taking photographs linked the theme, developing their ideas through editing techniques, producing a final piece and evaluating throughout.

Yr 11

Food

NCFE Coursework

In Year 11, students will further develop their skills with practical food tasks and a controlled assessment, which reflects real-world scenarios in the food industry. They compile portfolios demonstrating their achievements, assessed holistically. This portfolio constitutes 60% of their technical award. Additionally, students will sit an exam in Year 11 worth 40% of the technical award. By the year's end, students are equipped with refined practical and theoretical culinary skills, primed for further study or employment.

3Ddesign

Manchester Architecture Inspired Storage

Practical Exam

Pupils will look at different Manchester architecture, famous architects, and respond to the Storage brief in a creative and personal way. They will use a range of research, design, development and modelling techniques to realise their intentions. They will explore different materials through testing and sampling before selecting the most appropriate for their designs to make a final outcome.

In term 2 pupils will be presented with a range of project themes from the exam board. They will choose one to investigate and apply the design process they have learned throughout the GCSE to produce a design for a product to be made in a 10-hour practical exam at the end of Y11.

Engineering

Assignment R016

Exam Preparation R014

Pupils will complete the R016 Engineering Manufacture assignment set by the exam board. They will be expected to work with Computer Aided Design programs and machines to produce a product to exact specifications. Pupils will be assessed on the quality of this product and their ability to record its manufacture within the assignment.

Pupils will work through the theory element of the course in preparation for the R014 Exam at the end of Y11.

Photography

Practical Exam

Pupils will complete the GCSE Photography assignment set by the exam board. Pupils are expected to work in a sketchbook, producing a project that answers a specific brief of their choice from the list of exam topics.

Pupils will produce work that answers the four-assessment objective on research, initial ideas, development of ideas and a final piece.