Year 7 students recently completed a DT project to design and make clocks in acrylic plastic, inspired by the minimalist Bauhaus style from the 1920s. The brief asked them to develop colourful yet balanced designs based on a painting by one of the Bauhaus masters, colour theorist Wassily Kandinsky. The first step was to create …
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The quest to create beautiful mood lighting with plenty of added functionality has resulted in some stunning designs produced by students in Year 9. Based on the theme of contemporary architecture and the unique style of the Memphis Group, pupils were asked to submit mood lights that automatically switch on when it’s dark and also …
A pewter casting project recently completed by Year 8 design technology students has been hailed as a success. Based on the theme of ‘Coral Reefs and Sea Life’, the students had the choice of making either a bag pull, key fob or pendant. The gravity casting process was used to make the items, which involved …
Students from Year 7 have enjoyed being the first group to use the laser cutting machine to finish off their Blox Bot design technology projects this term. Until now, pupils have painted their lovingly-made wooden characters, but this year they’ve been able to enhance their designs with some extra features. The additional processes have involved …
Last week, Year 11 students got the chance to test their finished balance bikes and skateboards, designed and manufactured for the ‘Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles’ section of the Product Design GCSE course. Bridgnorth Endowed School pupils are among the first in the country to be able to take this popular subject, which includes researching products, writing …
Year 7 Design Technology students have been putting the finishing touches to the Blox Bots they’ve designed and made as part of the Resistant Materials section of the course. The project has helped them to develop essential skills, including health and safety in the workshop and how to use a range of hand and power …
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Northgate, Bridgnorth
Shropshire, WV16 4ER
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