Craft, Design & Technology Department
Staff
Mr Wallace, Mr Kidd, Mr Savage, Miss Howieson, Mr Hall Mr Sands
Philosophy
The department’s main aim is the development of students' technological capability. This involves the understanding of technical processes; the ability to apply and transfer skills; and the ability to evaluate products and make choices. This is achieved through designing, making and evaluating of set projects. In each project the student has to some extent define the problem to be solved and make decisions as to the solution within defied parameters. This solution is then produced and the student is involved in the product evaluation.
Ethos
The ethos of the department is to create an atmosphere which has a positive effect on the pupils. The department should capture pupils' interests and curiosity and pupils should feel supported and stimulated. They should view the department as a place where excellence is expected and hard work and endeavour rewarded.
Course
S1 Common course
Including: Metalwork; Woodwork; Plastics; Manual Graphic Skills; Computer Aided Drawing; and Design skills.
S2/S3 Courses
Access 3 Construction and Engineering
Standard Grade Craft and Design
Standard Grade Graphic Communication
S4/5/6 Courses
Intermediate 1/2 Woodworking Skills
Intermediate 1/2 Engineering Skills
Higher Graphic Communication
Higher Product Design
Advance Higher Graphic Communication
Accommodation
Within CDT we have six dedicated areas
2 Drawing rooms, each with ICT faciliities
2 Multi purpose workshops for Wood, Metal and Plastic
1 Metal workshop
1 Wood workshop
Extra Curricular Activities
Afterschool Catch up / Homework Club Tuesday Nights 3.30 - 4.30
Departmental Website
The department keep another website with more information on current events and examples of our pupils' work. You can view this at edubuzz.org/blogs/rhscdt. You can also look through all of our images on flickr
