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The students in Years 7, 8, and 9 have been hard at work, honing their design and crafting skills to produce impressive projects. Year 7: Pewter Cast Keyrings In Year 7, students...
This week we are celebrating the outstanding work of our Year 10 students in the GCSE Design and Technology classes. From woodworking wonders to textile triumphs, our students are...
Design and Technology plays a crucial role in the Key Stage 3 curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to develop a range of practical skills, creativity, and...
This year in design and technology Year 8 have started a new project on ‘Animal Organisers’. The project requires students to choose a client and research existing organisers such...
During our enrichment day, Year 8 took part in the design and technology challenge ‘Mission to Mars’. Students were given the task of creating a Mars rover that was able to carry...
Last week, Year 6 came up to Bushey Meads to learn about WW2 and rationing. Students who hadn’t been on the school residential trip had been in school completing a range of...
In year 7 we have been learning about the Eatwell guide and how to incorporate this into our diet. The Eatwell Guide shows the proportions of the main food groups that form a...
Year 10 have been working on their practice NEAs which have been based on Multifunctional living. They have been asked to design and create products that are multifunctional in a...
Year 8 are working on their sensory activity mat project. Students have chosen a target market that their activity mat will be aimed at and are now beginning to design their mats...
This term, at Hartsbourne, we have continued to develop the design and technology curriculum in key stage 2. In Year 6, they have been designing recipes and making bread. The...
The students in Years 7, 8, and 9 have been hard at work, honing their design and crafting skills to produce impressive projects.
Year 7: Pewter Cast Keyrings
In Year 7, students have been exploring the art of pewter casting to create unique and personalised keyrings. Armed with coping saws and files, they created moulds and cast their pewter. The meticulous use of filing techniques, including draw filing and cross filing, has been employed to refine and smooth the edges of their creations. To add a final touch of brilliance, students used wet and dry paper to polish their pewter keyrings to perfection. The result? A collection of stunning and individualised keyrings that showcase both creativity and craftsmanship.
Year 8: Animal Organisers
Year 8 students took on the challenge of designing and creating animal-shaped organisers, drawing inspiration from the natural world. Beginning with quality cardboard models, they brought their concepts to life. Utilising Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with 2D design, students transitioned their ideas onto the computer, enabling them to draw intricate designs and cut them out using the laser cutter. This integration of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology resulted in a series of innovative and functional prototypes.
Year 9: The Finger Box Project – Exploring Design Movements
In Year 9, students have embarked on the Finger Box Project, delving into isometric drawing as a means to communicate their design ideas. Choosing design movements from the past century as their inspiration, students are challenged to infuse historical aesthetics into their creations. With a keen focus on client requirements, students have the freedom to decide what they’d like to store in their finger boxes. This project not only sharpens design skills but also encourages a deeper understanding of design history and its impact on contemporary creations.
We look forward to sharing more exciting updates and pictures of the finished products!
