Design Technology
Design Technology at Ashville College is currently delivered to all pupils in years 7-9 as a foundation subject. It then becomes an optional subject at GCSE and Advanced level.
Open ended coursework design briefs allow for the high achievers to attempt more challenging, demanding and rigorous projects, thus demonstrating differentiation by outcome. (click here for a range pupil project photos).
The Design and Technology department consists of two full time teachers; Mr. Clive Pearce, (Head of Department),Mr. Tony Skelling and a senior technician, Mr Michael Green.
Design and Technology describes a way of working in which pupils investigate a need or respond to an opportunity to make or modify something. They use their knowledge and understanding to devise a method or solution, realise it practically and then evaluate the end product. Design and Technology draws on the knowledge and skills from many other subjects, in particular, it is closely associated with Science to which it also contributes. Pupils are also given the opportunity to experience the most up to date learning tools in areas such as C.A.D/ C.A.M, which utilizes our laser cutting facility.
The Design Technology department also continues to recognise and encourage the gifted and talented pupils within its ranks in many ways. One of the most rewarding extension facilities to any Technology department are the Inter school Technology Competitions and Innovation design competitions, which have provided Ashville with prolonged success and media attention.
The stimulation and excitement that can be achieved through ‘problem solving’ by design has always provided a source of fulfilment, and will no doubt, continue to do so.
