1. ADT Course Structure 2018-19: KS3
Subject
Year 7: Tool Kit
Year 8: Celebration
Year 9: Identity
Year 9: GCSE Rotation
Design
Slim Line torch AR AO*
*Investigating a brief
Product analysis
Using basic electrical components
*Generating ideas
Task planning
* Practical - modelling and making
*Evaluating
Packaging design
Pocket puzzle – Manufacturing process comparison AR & AC AO*
*Research – mind maps,
product analysis, specification
Planning
Manufacturing processes
*Making
*Evaluation
Clock Project – Identity AC AO*
Mobile Phone Holder
*Research 
*Iterative Design Principles.
Modelling with re-cycled materials
Food
Introduction to food and nutrition CL AO*
*Health, Safety and hygiene
*Cooking a range of dishes using different equipment and cooking methods
Recipe investigation
*The Eat-well Guide
*Sensory Analysis
Food miles and seasonality
Foods around the world (Diet and health) CL & AR AO*
*Re-capping on Health, Safety and hygiene
*Functions of nutrients
Working safely with raw meat/cross contamination
Knowledge and understanding of staple foods
*Food science investigations
*Cooking a range of dishes involving increasing difficulty
*Evaluating practical outcomes
Making food choices CL AO*
Understanding Food packaging and labelling
*Dietary needs
Food science investigations
*Cooking a range of challenging and healthy dishes
International Cuisine
Researching the task
Demonstrating technical skills (Through selecting and making dishes)
Planning for the final menu
Producing a time plan
Making final dishes
Analysing and evaluation
Art
Tool Box of Skills - Art
AO1 Mind map and collage. Research about relevant artist.
AO2 Finger painting pepper using colour theory skills, printing, painting. Planning AO4.
AO3 Drawing of sweets and pencil case / artist study
AO4 Sweet Painting
Celebration – Day of the Dead
AO1 Moodboard about the theme / Research about relevant artist.
AO2 Workshops: Poly Printing, Black and White pattern page, Ink and Wax Resist
AO3 Drawing skulls from observation
AO4 Create a fabric Day of the Dead Skull Plushie
Portraiture
AO1 Moodboard about the theme / Research about relevant artist.
AO2 Workshops to create Pop Art Portrait: Collage, Painting
AO3 Drawing self portrait from careful observation.
AO4 Self Portrait
AO1 Combined Moodboard and mind map about the theme / Research about relevant artist.
AO2 Workshops – observational drawing from life in a variety of materials.
AO3 Observational Drawing in a variety of materials derived from pupils own photography.
AO4 Final Piece
Textiles
S.McGillan
Petri-Textiles
AO1 Mind map and collage with primary sources about the theme / Research about relevant artist.
AO2 Workshops: Applique and hand embroidery / Needle felting and encapsulation / Hoop weaving / Fabric Manipulation / Plan AO4
AO3 Drawing of cells / artist study
AO4 Create a fabric ‘petri-dish’ showcasing strongest skills from workshops / Evaluation of project
Party Material
AO1 Mind map and collage with primary sources about the theme / Research about relevant artist.
AO2 Workshops: Applique and fabric dyeing / Embroidery / Plan AO4
AO3 Drawing of food packaging / artist study
AO4 Create a fabric food item showcasing strongest skills from workshops / Evaluation of project
Fabric Faces
AO2 Workshops: Encapsulation, free-machine embroidery and Fabric collage / Pattern cutting and Hand embroidery / Plan AO4
AO3 Drawing of facial feature / artist study
AO4 Create a stitched portrait showcasing strongest skills from workshops / Evaluation of project
Fruit and Veg
AO2 Workshops: Tie dye / Press print / Plan AO4
AO3 Mono-Printing pepper / Batik cabbage / Screen-Printing kiwi
AO4 Create fabric panel of fruit or veg close-up showcasing strongest skills from workshops / Evaluation of project