Design and Technology

Design and Technology

Design and technology is a practical subject in which pupils use creativity and imagination to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts. It has links to mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Through D&T, pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. They learn about identifying needs, finding solutions, designing and, where appropriate, making solutions to meet these needs. They will learn the process involved in seeing something through the various design stages, how to select appropriate materials and actually make articles within limits (e.g. a budget).