Year 10 Design and Technology: From Sketch to Screen

It has been an energetic start to the year as we officially launch our new subject, Year 10 Design & Technology. By Week 2, students are already beginning to explore the intersection of creativity and technical precision.

Our curriculum this term is designed to give students a versatile toolkit for the modern world. We are currently diving into Canva for graphic communication and SketchUp for 3D modelling.

However, we are also ensuring that students remain grounded in the fundamentals of design. A major focus for this term is the mastery of hand-sketching. Students are learning to produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings by hand, which remains a vital skill for brainstorming and refined drafting.

These skills provide a strong foundation for three key areas of the industry:

• Product Design: Learning how to conceptualise and develop functional objects.
• Graphic Design: Developing an eye for layout, typography, and visual impact.
• Architecture: Understanding space, scale, and the built environment.

By blending these manual sketching techniques with sophisticated software, our students are developing a well-rounded set of transferable skills. We are excited to see the innovative concepts they produce as they move from initial sketches to digital prototypes.