3D Design and Technology

Three-Dimensional Design and Technology broadly entails the designing, modelling and making of functional and aesthetic objects. The subject requires students to draw upon their intellectual, creative and practical skills, whilst constantly improving their own designs. The curriculum will combine the students creativity with their own critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Within the course there are various areas of study that students may explore, including architecture, product design, electronics, working with various materials and components and sculpture. Students may however overlap different areas of study or branch into new areas such as 3D digital design using industry standard CAD applications which are available to them at school.

Regardless of the creative avenue pursued, the course intends that students develop their knowledge and understanding of Three-Dimensional Design and Technology in the world and the social, cultural, environmental and historical impact this has. Students will also be encouraged to consider how Three-Dimensional Design gives form to personal expression while taking into consideration the expectations of a design brief and the needs of the intended audience.

The primary intent of Three-Dimensional Design and Technology is for students to develop their critical and creative capacities alongside practical making abilities in order to realise a final product that is original, relevant and well-crafted. In so doing, students will find an opportunity to express themselves, engage in hard work, exercise their resilience, and hopefully find meaningful reward in accomplishing a tangible body of wonderful work.

3D Design At a Glance

Curriculum in Detail

GCSE Specification

Exam Board: OCR

3D Design GCSE Specification

Staffing list 2024-25

Georgina Napolitano, Teacher of Three Dimensional Design & Technology
Charles Saumarez, Subject Lead of Three Dimensional Design & Technology