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Sherburn pupils will experience D&T for 2 hours per week in years 7-9, during these lessons you will learn about food technology, graphics, textiles and resistant materials. Each project will follow the design process and will involve pupils making a number of products to take home!



 
Food technology

Pupils will learn about how to design and make food products using a variety of ingredients as well as, by looking at existing food. Pupils will be taught basic food preparation and making skills as well as health and hygiene.
 

Graphics

This subject involves how we design a product and present our designs. We will look at form, function as well as technical graphics. Pupils will investigate a range of techniques ranging from rendering to colour selection to presentation. Pupils will also use our rapidly developing and extensive ict and cad/cam facilities.


 
Resistant materials

This course involves the study of resistant materials eg. Wood, metal and plastic, their properties and uses in everyday life. Design skills such as technical drawing and presentation will be learnt and used.
 

Textiles

Pupils are given the opportunity to develop a range of skills using both hand and machine techniques for fashion, accessories and furnishing route. Pupils will also learn knowledge and understanding of textiles materials, components, processes. Within the
D & T Department textiles technology is thriving.

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