Welcome to the Technology Department here at Penrice Community College. This website is designed to be as informative as possible, allowing access to project and subject information, resources and new / exciting developments and ways for students to get involved.
Mission Statement::
We believe that design is at the fore front
of industry in the current developing world.
It is our intention to use our skills, knowledge
and personalised curriculum to enable our
students to understand and move forward in
an ever changing environment.
What is Technology?
Technology is the collection of subjects that
consist of the following key elements:
Product Designing
Graphical Communication
Research and Development
Prototyping and Evaluating
Working with materials
Meet the Team
COMMING SOON
What is Product Design?
An exciting new course that allows students to explore different materials and making techniques to create functional products. Creativity and problem solving are key aspects of the course while students learn and develop different skills and increase their knowledge to extend outside the classroom.
Topics Covered
GraphicsCover Designing
Working with Wood
Working with Basic Electronics
Working with Plastics
Designing for a reason
Workshop Health and Safety
Production using CAD/CAM
Products Manufactured
Children's Bookends
Mini Key Ring Torch
Wall Clocks
Useful Information
Students develop skills in:-
CREATIVITY
REFLECTING
RESEARCHING
TEAMWORK
How Parents Can Help:
Praise all work produced
Check that homework is completed
Take an interest in design of furniture, household objects etc
Talk about how things are made
Let children help with simple DIY projects (where appropriate)
What is Textiles?
An exciting course that allows students to explore different materials and making techniques to create fun and functional products. Creativity and problem solving are key aspects of the course while students learn and develop different skills. Both hand and sewing machine skills will be taught to enable students to take their designs and create them into final items.
Health and Safety when using tools and equipment.
Basic fabric construction.
Developing a 2D design to a 3D item.
Safe use of the sewing machine.
Develop design ideas.
Juggle bags
Mini fabric wall Hanging
Felt book marks.
Key rings or decorations
Plus other mini projects.
MAKING
Take an interest in Textile Design in and out of the home.
Let children help with simple mending, sewing or making projects (where appropriate)
Designing to consider inspiration
Design Constraints
Material Constraints
Graphical Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Using CAD/CAM Skills
Product Manufactured
Inspired Desk Top Lighting
Students will develop skills in:-
MODELING
How Parents can Help:
Ask about how your child is progressing and if they have any difficulties.
Discuss ways in which their work can be helpful and useful at home.
Encourage them to bring home the completed practical work.
Encourage students to look at how things are made e.g. furniture, buildings, bridges.
Let students help with simple, safe, DIY tasks.
An exciting new course that allows students to explore materials that they might not normally use. Creativity and problem solving are key aspects of the course while students learn and develop different skills and increase their knowledge to extend outside the classroom.
How Nylon is made.
Material Constraints (Rip Stop Nylon or cotton)
Developing a 2D design into a 3D product.
Windsock
Draw string Bag
DESIGNING
Encourage students to look at how things are made e.g. Kites, bags, interior designs.
What is DESIGN AND MAKE?
This is a new course offered by Technology for Year 9 students. The course is opted for as part of the Year 9 Creative Design Options which takes place after christmas in Year 8.
Design and Make is a GCSE based taster allowing students to experience what it is like to be a designer and taking advantage of all the equipment we have to offer. There are a range of industry based projects for students to cover which offer exciting and usable outcomes.
MP3 Speaker Systems
Designing with Metal
Student led 'open design' project
What is Entry Level DT?
Entry Level Design and Technology is a development of practical skills used to create products in a workshop environment.
Students will be encouraged to learn how to use different machines and equipment while developing an understanding for quality of materials and joining methods.
Discovering Plastics
Working with Metal
Bending, Moulding and Forming
Quality Finishing
Storage Boxes
CD / DVD Unit
Table Top Game
Creative Identity
2 Final Products
How can I produce good coursework?
SELECT A MANAGABLE PROJECT - to be agreed between student and teacher.
CONSISTENT EFFORT - throughout the year.
MEET DEADLINES - with sections fully completed.
COMPLETE YOU PROJECT - well before the set date
USE RESOURCES PROVIDED - and find your own as well.
Product Design allows students to investigate products and create a functional practical answer to a problem. They will engage in exploration of products, materials and equipment to create fully functional product. Students will be expected to complete a portfolio of work and a single examination to test their knowledge at the end of the course.
Researching
Deconstructing Existing Products
Generating Unique Ideas
Modelling ideas
Evaluating
Creating a Functional Product
Hand Held Torch
Phone Holder with Incoming Call Display
Discovering Metals
Controlled Assessment
How is my GCSE broken down?
60% Controlled Assessment / 40% Written Exam
What is Graphic Products?
This course has been designed to increase students skills and knowledge of graphic drawing and graphic products. They will be encouraged to learn and understand graphic materials and their manipulation through drawing, colour, design and spatial concepts with creativity and originality.
Students will be expected to complete a portfolio of work and a single examination to test their knowledge at the end of the course.
Orthographic Drawing
One & Two Point Perspective
Isometric Drawing
The meaning of colour
Information drawing & Pictographs
Computer Aided Design & Manufacture (using a Laser Cutter)
Vacuum formed packaging
Point of Sale Displays
Construction & Assembly of 3D Graphic Products
60% Controlled Assessment & 40% Written Exam
Council Members:
Zara Shore - Year 11
Luke McLeod - Year 11
Ellen Page - Year 11
Amy Burch - Year 11
John-Lee Brown - Year 11
Lizz Lobb - Year 11
Leila Canniff - Year 9
Shannon Turner - Year 9
Camden Cooke - Year 9
Jodie Lyden - Year 9
Zarah Hinton - Year 9
Ella Hales - Year 8
Ashleigh Govier-Littler - Year 8
Mogan McColl - Year 8
Hazel Strickland - Year 8
James Robins - Year 8
CREATIVE DESING COUNCIL
Welcome to the Creative Design Council. We are here to help students have a say in the development of topics, work, activities and equipment within the faculty.
We meet once a month to discuss how to move forward and increase excitment, enthusiasm and productivity within lessons.
What subjects we cover?
Art - Photography - Media - Textiles -
Product Design - Graphics - Music - Fashion
MISSION STATEMENT:
To include everyone and make sure students have a say in improving for the future.
We are currently looking for 5 year 7 students to join the council. If you are interested please download and complete the application below and return to Mr Watson in T4.
Application Form.doc
Laser Cam is a new industry standard piece of equipment at Penrice. Opening up possibilities to engrave, cut and etch numerous different materials and allowing our students to be as creative and innovative as possible.
Below are some examples of students work created on the Laser Camm.
Year 6 Windmills Year 10 Phone Holder
Year 7 Clocks Year 9 MP3 Speakers Design Club
There are multiple clubs available to students in both Key Stage 3 and 4. We hope these will help engage students and show them extra skills and equipment we may not be able to during lessons.
Each club does have limited space so students are asked to contact the specific teacher before attending to ensure safe numbers within the workshop.
Clubs will also run every term unless otherwise stated and a fair rotation of students will be created. This means students should be able to experience what the club has to offer at least once during the year.
Please click on the link buttons below to find out more...
Design Club
Girls into Technology is an after school club available to Years 7, 8 and 9. Our aim is to develop projects and outcomes that appeal more to girls in school, moving away from the notion that Technology is 'just for boys'
Girls will be able to experiance the use of tools and equipment tht may not be available in lesson time, but also develop their existing skills in a more one to one environment. They will be encouraged to create innovative and unique designs and move forward in practical outcomes to work to as high a level as possible.
To make sure this club continues to be successful and promotes a strong and friendly environment there is a limit of 20 students over a term. If you are interested in joining the club please see Mr Watson in T4 or Contact Technology below. (please include your name and form).
Current Projects:
In design club you will learn new skills and discover different equipment to those used in lessons. It will be your opportunity to experiance how to be a designer. You will follow a simlar process ot that in industry by thinking about a product, designing, modeling and making a working outcome.
Projects in the past have included:
Brid houses
Storage boxes
Guitars
Bass Guitars
Lighting
Radios
Date: Every Wednesday (unless otherwise notified)
Venue: T4 - Technology Corridor
There are limited spaces on this after school session so if you are interested please see Mr Watson in Technology
Please feel free to contact the Technology Department with any questions or querries.
You may do this by:
Telephone: 01726 72163
Email: enquiries_penrice.cornwall.sch.uk
(please make sure you add the subject teacher to the message subject)
Or you can email the department directly using the contact form below.
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