Design Technology

Aims

To encourage an appreciation of the world of technology through the study of materials and processes
To foster creativity
To provide an equal opportunity for all pupils to study a range of subjects in the CDT Department
To allow pupils to derive enjoyment and satisfaction from practical work in a variety of media
To foster an appreciation of drawing and graphics as a fundamental means of communication and an important role in the design process
To develop in pupils an enquiring mind and an analytical approach to problems
To work safely while undertaking practical activities in workshops and technology rooms
To ensure that Technical Education makes a substantial contribution to the general education of pupils

The main developments over the past few years have been:

Articulating 5 - 14 with the feeder Primary schools and applying appropriate assessment to S1 and S2
The introduction of a range of National Qualifications subjects at Access 3, Intermediate1 and Intermediate2 Practical Craft Skills and Intermediate 2, Higher level Craft and Design.
The reintroduction of Graphic Communication.
The introduction of new technology in the form of computers in all aspects of the courses; CAD, Graphics, research and presentation of work.