Combining words and images to persuade, inform and entertain

This area concentrates on products that combine text and images to inform, persuade or entertain (sometimes all three!). Students learn about a wide range of products including packaging and promotional products, toys and games, publicity material and point-of-sale displays. We even dabble a little in architecture and interior design.

Students are taught both manual and computer based techniques for producing graphic products. Great emphasis is put on creativity, accuracy, quality and attention to detail.

At Key Stage 3, students follow the guidelines set by the National Curriculum and are taught in mixed ability groups. Students are taught in ‘carousel’ - they rotate between the specialist teachers so that over 3 years they have experience of all 5 areas of DT. At Key Stage 4, all students choose one technology area to study at GCSE. DT has always been a popular option at Sixth Form and this year there is a wider selection of A-level courses available.