Welcome

The CDT department provides pupils with a varied and engaging range of subjects that will both challenge and stimulate them.

In S1 the pupils work on a series of design and make exercises incorporating wood, metal & plastic, introducing them to new skills and developing many that they had begun in primary. They are also introduced to the subject of renewable energy and how they can influence the future. They will also have an opportunity to develop a variety of graphics skills and techniques. These skills are further developed in S2 where they take on more challenging design tasks are explored. They will gain an understanding of how to use drawing equipment to develop their abilities with graphic techniques. Under the changing timetable they have an opportunity to make a choice of a number of electives.

Having six full time, and dedicated, members of staff in the department has meant that in the senior school the department is able to offer the following courses.

 

 

For current S3-S6 pupils in session 2011/12 they will follow the existing senior progression route;

  • (Design) Folio Work

    Standard Grade: Craft and Design, Graphic Communication, and Technological Studies

  • Intermediate: Graphic Communication, Product Design and Practical Craft Skills

  • Peer support in Adv. Higher Graph. Comm.

    Higher: Graphic Communication, Product Design, Technological Studies

  • Advanced Higher: Graphic Communication, Technological Studies

 

 

 

 

 

Pupils working on a mirror design

For all pupils entering S3 from session 2012/13 they will follow the Curriculum for Excellence progression route.

  • National 4: Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science and Woodworking Skills.
  • National 5: Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science and Woodworking Skills.
  • Higher: Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science
  • Advanced Higher: Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science

 

The department is well resourced with a series of purpose-built rooms for craft, graphics, design, technology, and IT. Each room is fully kitted out with excellent resources and gives the opportunity for the pupils to stretch their ability.

CDT Staff

  • Mrs Lownie (Principal Teacher (Subject))
  • Mr Batchelor (Teacher)
  • Mr Hannah (Teacher)
  • Mr Surgey (Teacher)
  • Mr F Walker (Teacher)
  • Mr Sanderson (Teacher)