Design, Engineering and Technology at Holy Rood RC High School
Design Engineering and Technology is an exciting subject that is always evolving and the projects we deliver reflect this.
All DET courses develop important mathematical and critical thinking techniques which are imperative to successful progression from the BGE through to Higher.
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
> Skills in the design and manufacturing of models, prototyppes and products
> Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
> An understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
From S1 to S3 students will follow the BGE curriculum and therefore and pupils will undertake projects covering Graphic Communication, Design and Manufacture, Practical Woodworking as well as Practical Metal Working. These projects allow them to build the required skills to continiue their journey with us to Seniro Phase.
Senior phase starts from S4 to S6 where pupils willpick their subjects and specialise in Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication and / or Wood working.
Staff
Miss K Grant- Curriculum Leader
Mr Hermiston – Technician
Subjects & Levels Offered
National 4 / 5
Design and Manufacture
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
Nat 4 and 5 are broad courses, providing opportunities for learners to develop practical / design skills, as well as gaining knowledge and understanding of design, materials and manufacturing processes.
National 4 / 5
Graphic Communication
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
Graphic communication courses provide the opportunity for pupils to gain skills in reading, interpreting, and creating graphic communications. Pupils will initiate, develop and communicate ideas graphically.
National 4 / 5
Practical Woodworking
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
This course provides a range of practical woodworking skills and to use a variety of tools, equipment nad materials. It allows them to plan activities through to the completion of a finished product in wood.
National 4 / 5
Engineering Skills for Work
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
Engineering is vital to everyday life; it shapes the world in which we live and its future. Engineers play key roles in meeting the needs of society in fields which inlude climate change, medicine, IT and transport.
Higher
Design and Manufacture
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
Pupils study the design process from brief to design proposal. This helps them to develop skills in initiating, developing, articulating and communicating design proposals.
Higher
Graphic Communication
National courses reflect the Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice.
Pupils develop creativity and presentation skills within a 2D graphic communication context.
Pupils will go on to learn about 3D and pictorial graphic communication context.
Career Opportunities
Careers with specific designing, engineering and technology elements include; Architecture, Construction, Carpenter, Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Interior Design, Set Designer, Brand Designer, Product Designer, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Exhibition Designer and More!