Information about GCSE Design and Technology courses at KGV School

1. GCSE

2. • 5 Subject Areas of DT to Choose from:
Food; Electronics; Textiles; Resistant Materials and Graphics
• You can only choose 1 area at GCSE
• All areas specifications are assessed in the same way
60% Coursework
40% Theory Paper
If you want to choose a DT subject you should choose the material area
that you enjoy the most.

3. Here are some slides showing the year 10 GCSE
joint DT project completed in the first few weeks
of year 10.
This year the theme was Italy.
Other themes from past years…Ikea; Japan….
Each material area uses the theme to deliver skills
in their area.
The boards are on display in the foyer and LRC.

4. Textiles Technology
Contact Teacher;
Mrs Walton
mel.walton@kgv.edu.hk
Students work with fabrics and components;
CAD packages; drawing and sketching
techniques; manufacturing personal items;
and Fashion and Interior design.
In the pictures opposite you can see a range
of garments using a range decorative
techniques based upon the Italian theme.
Here are some examples of other Textiles
projects:
Design and making a dress that reflects a
particular culture in it’s decoration and is
suitable for the teenage market.
Other students like to design and make
products other than garments.
Design and make a beach bag that could be
sold in Quicksilver

5. Resistant Materials.
Contact Teacher:
Mr Sandford
James.sandford@kgv.edu.hk
Students work with metal, plastics and
wood; CAD packages; Drawing and
sketching techniques to create their
products.
In the pictures opposite you can see a
range of lighting solutions using Italy as
the design theme.
Examples of coursework projects:
Design and make a storage container
suitable for a teenager to be sold in IKEA
Design and make a piece of furniture to be
sold in a shop specializing in sustainability.

6. Electronics Option.
Contact Teacher
Mr Busbridge –
hugo.Busbridge@kgv.edu.hk
Students work with computer
modelling software; electronics kits;
and basic Resistant materials.
In the pictures opposite you can see
students working on
………………………..using Italy as the
design theme.
Design and make an electronic alarm
system for home use.
Design and make an electronic game
for a school Christmas fair.

7. Graphics Option
Contact Teacher – Mrs Ford
Jane.ford@kgv.edu.hk
Students work with modelling materials, CAD
packages; and hand sketching techniques.
In the pictures opposite students have
worked on developing a Corporate identity
for the Italian Tourism board. They have
developed a range of products displaying
their concepts.
Here are some examples of projects:
To design and make promotional products
and packaging for a Pizza restaurant.
To design and make a range of ‘Pop Up’
greetings cards for Chinese New Year.

8. Food Option
Contact Teacher Mrs Leatham
Sue.leatham@kgv.edu.hk
Students work with different food products
and ingredients; Nutritional modelling
programs; modern appliances and advanced
preparation skills to design and make new
dishes suitable for particular markets and
occasions.
In the pictures opposite you can see
students working on developing a new and
exciting Ravioli dish.
Here are some examples of coursework
completed in Food:
Design and make a dessert item suitable for
Pacific coffee to attract the Teenage market.
Design and make a selection of cakes
suitable for younger students to encourage
them to eat fruits.