What will you study?
2 lessons per week
Over the course of the three terms, you will study the following projects, making use of the various tools, machinery and resources within the department:
Autumn Term
Architectural and Biomimicry Study:
– Explore the work of Others – Zaha Hadid
Spring Term
Future Food Truck Superstars:
– Combining all of your design skills you will develop a brand, food truck design and ready to go meal of your choice.
– You will learn about advertising, marketing, brand identity and how to put together a business plan.
Summer Term
Skateboard (Inspired by the history of skateboarding exhibition at the Design Museum):
– You will design and make a statement skateboard.
– You will learn about different embellishment and finishing techniques such as lino-printing, spray painting, pyrography, and screen printing.
There will also be sessions on research skills, CAD, sketching techniques (2pt-perspective), modelling and evaluation strategies.
Useful tips and resources
How can you prepare for Design Technology at Sutton High? (non-web based)
Take an interest in the World around you – take photos of things that catch your eye, practice your sketching and doodling.
Visit the departmental and school libraries and explore the books and resources on offer.
Visit the V&A and Design Museums and view the exhibitions on Design and beyond.
The following tips and resources are useful to help in preparing you for Year 9:
(web based)
What is Biomimicry?
The Bauhaus – everywhere
The FUN Theory
The Power of Design
Perspective Drawing Tutorial
What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?
STEM Club – come along and try out various STEM based activities throughout the year. Activities include Ice-cream making, bath bombs, paddle boats, 3D-printing and much more. This club runs after school twice a week.
Manga Club – come along and hone your graphic marker skills, sketching out your favourite manga style characters or creating original works of your own. This club runs after school for 2 terms.
CAD Club – come along and experiment with CAD and CAM, learning how to use CAD packages such as 2D-design, Fusion 360 and Spaceclaim, and using the Laser cutter and 3D-printer to realise your designs. This club runs after school for 2 terms.
See Year 7 Form
– Explore Biomimicry
– Experiment with different design techniques and strategies including marker rendering and collage.
– Design your very own Biomimicry inspired building that could make up part of the London skyline of the future.
Bauhaus Architectural Modelling Project:
– Investigate the Bauhaus design movement (possibly the most influential design movement of all time), using De Bono’s Hats to analyse some of the most inspirational Bauhaus products.
– Explore different design techniques and strategies including marker rendering and CAD.
– Develop and refine your modelling/making skills, using a range of different techniques including CAM to create your very own Bauhaus inspired architectural model.
