The Design & Technology Department is a hub of innovation, creativity, and practical learning. We inspire students to think critically, solve problems, and develop hands-on skills that prepare them for the modern world.
From Graphic Communication and Creative Thinking to Engineering Science and Practical Skills, our curriculum blends creativity with technical knowledge, ensuring our students gain invaluable experiences. Whether it’s designing solutions with real-world context or pursuing creative ideas, students develop the skills needed for further education and future careers in design, engineering, and beyond.
We are proud to offer a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where students can explore the different pathways on offer.
Explore our department to discover how we foster innovation and inspire the designers, engineers, and problem-solvers of the future!
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In S1-S2, pupils attend the department twice a week, split between the classroom and the workshop. Pupils will cover a range of activities to develop skills in:
- Woodwork
- Metalwork
- Plastics
- Desktop Publishing
- 3D Modelling
- Sketching and Rendering
- Electronics
- Creative Thinking
For additional information on choosing design and technology when moving into S3 please click one of the following links:
S2 Pupil and Parent pathways booklet
In S3, pupils are able to focus on a particular area of the curriculum by choosing from the following subjects:
- Engineering Science
- Graphic Communication
- Creative Design
- Practical Skills
Focusing on a particular area of the curriculum will prepare pupils for National 4 and 5 courses in the senior phase, developing fundamental skills and knowledge to ensure success.
SENIOR PHASE
In the senior phase, pupils are able to choose from the following subjects:
- Engineering Science (National 5 – Higher)
- Graphic Communication (National 4 – Higher)
- Creative Thinking (Level 5 – 6)
- NPA Visual Communication (Level 5) (Potential Dual NPA Digital Media Level 6)
- Practical Woodworking (National 4 – 5)
- NPA Furniture Making (Level 5)
- Practical Metalworking (National 4 –5) S6 pupils only.
- Product Design (Higher) S5/6 pupils only.
Pupils are able to choose more than one subject at a time. These courses feed directly into a number of college courses, apprenticeships and further education courses to help pupils kick start their career in industry.
