Curriculum : Design & Technology Awards Success in D&T In April 2007 GCH was awarded the Good Schools Guide Award for 'Best Results at AS Level  achieved by Girls taking D&T Product Design in a non-selective state school'. Departmental Staff Head of Department : Maggie Laing Second in Department : Therese McDermott (maternity leave) Teachers : Clare Wood (currently on maternity leave), Tatiana Hernandez, Holly Bolton, Tamlyn Smithers, Roland Ward, Kim Spicer Technician : Damon Hayhurst Design and Technology (D & T) at The Grey Coat Hospital is comprised of 3 main areas of study: • Resistant Materials - refers to the three main material groups: wood, metal and plastics • Graphics • Textiles Each area is appropriately resourced including classrooms, fully equipped workshops and a shared computer suite. D & T at KS3 During key stage 3 (Year 7-9), pupils complete a project in each of the main areas thereby using a wide range of materials to design and make products. They work out their ideas with some precision, taking into account how products will be used, who will use them, how much they cost and their appearance. They develop their understanding of designing and making by investigating products and finding out about the work of professional designers and the manufacturing industry. D & T at KS4 At KS4 (Year 10-11), pupils are required to specialise in one of the study areas. In Year 10 they will design and make projects to develop their understanding and skills further. For their GCSE coursework, pupils must take part in design and make projects that are linked to their own interests, industrial practice and the community. Projects may involve an enterprise activity, where pupils identify an opportunity, design to meet a need, manufacture products and evaluate the whole design and make process. They also consider how technology affects society and their own lives, and learn that new technology have both advantages and disadvantages. Throughout key stage 3 and 4, pupils develop and use IT skills, including computer aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM), as an integral part of designing and making. They also draw on knowledge and understanding from other areas of the curriculum.   Design & Technology Gallery A2 Coursework  |  A2 Storage |  KS3  |  KS4 Please see our video below.