Design Technology,
Engineering & Art

Pathways

The Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering is for learners who want to pursue a career in Engineering and who want to be able to collaborate across and apply knowledge, skills and understanding in other areas of engineering. This will then able our students to either progress to an apprenticeship, further education or employment in a variety of Engineering fields

KS3 DT & Engineering

Students explore the principles of design, make, and evaluate across various domains like Graphics, Product Design, and Robotics, laying a solid foundation for advanced study.

Y7 Curriculum Map

Y8 Curriculum Map

Y9 Curriculum Map

KS3 ART

'In Art students follow a curriculum that is rich in culture. With a journey of record, research and create. Looking with the Art from across the world and past and present artists

Y7 Art Map

Y8 Art Map

Y9 Art Map

KS4 DT & Engineering

For KS4 Engineering you follow the WJEC Level 2 Technical Award in Engineering. Students delve into global Engineering sectors, CAD, and hands-on manufacturing, complemented by real-world employer engagements.

For KS4 3D Design you follow the AQA Art and Design specification with a 3D Design focus. Students focus on subject areas such as Product Design and Architecture looking at designer influence through an iterative design approach.

KS4 3D Design Map

KS4 Engineering Map

The curriculum revisits key areas to solidify skills and understanding, with a focus on design principles, problem-solving, and the use of modern manufacturing processes.

Curriculum Assessments

Formative and Summative Assessment: Tailored to project requirements at KS3, with KS4 and KS5 assessments aligning with technical award and GCSE specifications.
External Assessments: Preparation through practice assignments and mock exams, with progress tracked for targeted intervention.

UTC Fingerprint & Culture

Connections with Employers, Universities, and external agencies enrich students' understanding of the field, with cross-curricular links and out-of-classroom experiences enhancing learning.

Projects designed to be both interesting and challenging encourage students to exceed expectations, with enrichment opportunities and interventions supporting progress.

Design Technology, Engineering & Art