Design and Technology
A knowledge of traditional manufacturing techniques and modern industrial methods such as composites laminating affords the pupils the opportunity to develop their skills in a wide range of processes and their confidence in a similarly wide range of materials. The use of the computer aided design package ProDesktop, for example, is widely used and can be directly linked to Computer controlled Routing machines to give full CAD/CAM opportunities.
The opportunities and experiences of the pupils within the department give rise to imaginative project work. Whether communicating ideas graphically, on computer or paper, manufacturing in resistant materials, testing or writing an evaluation report, pupils are encouraged to meet the highest standards.