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Alex Bull Alex designed and made a most interesting pool table. As can be seen by the photograph it is pentagonal in shape, which in itself opens up a whole new ball game (no pun intended). It is complex in design and the accuracy of the cuts to form the corners demonstrates a high level of skill. The edges are cushioned and provide the table with excellent bounce properties. The table surface itself is covered in felt and it is good to see textiles used as a combination material in this subject area. To design, develop and construct such a piece is difficult enough but Alex has also incorporated an ingenious system that allows the balls to return to a collection slot once pocketed. When you consider that Alex not only manufactured an excellent piece but also produced a full design portfolio you begin to realise that the subject involves high multi-task skills Selina Bisnath Selina designed and made a storage system that would be ‘at home’ in any home. As can be seen she developed her idea to include a multi-cultural theme. In this approach, Selina has finished her work with Chinese lettering, which highlight and accentuate the product. This is a great East meets West piece with a traditional Western design incorporating Eastern decoration. All of the corners are constructed with multiple finger joints that are incredibly accurate. Selina decided to develop her idea through the inclusion of metals. The door panel is polished aluminium and adds a mirrored dimension to the product, which is most effective. She produced an outstanding design folder that included both manual and computer generated graphics. Selina’s dedication was outstanding and she truly deserved her examination result. Nathan Giles Nathan designed and made a particularly interesting piece. Its function is to store components and equipment used in the field of home brewed beer. Nathan informed me that this was his father’s hobby but his father seemed to think otherwise. This piece is quite fascinating in its manufacture. The main body of the case is constructed from layers of 3mm plywood, which are formed using a process called laminating. Over the past few years, this has become a particularly favoured process in the department due to its complexity and aesthetic quality. Nathan formed the triangular lamination around a jig that he also had to manufacture which increased his workload through making something in order to make something else. The accuracy to which he worked is outstanding when you consider that all of the laminates had to meet up top to tail. Nathan is now studying the subject at A level and we wish him even more success. Libby Rayss In Design and Technology, big is not always beautiful. Complexity and processes are as impressive as size. Libby designed and made this very exciting storage box. What particularly catches your eye is the stained glass effect. When it catches the sunlight the piece positively sings. This may of course sound a little over dramatic but when a student such as Libby is brave enough to produce a small, precise piece of work when all around her others still hold the belief that big is best you have to admire her bravery. The framework is constructed from U profiled lead and is very accurately joined together via soldering. Metalwork is not over employed in the department as we do not possess a vast amount of equipment required and so it is refreshing to see a product, which has incorporated the facilities we do have. As I have previously said, the stained glass effect is quite stunning and is created through the use of specialised paints and techniques which have been used in the Art Department. All in all this is an excellent example of cross-curricular links, which without doubt have affected the student.
James Russell James designed and made this amazing audio storage system. It’s purpose being to store the vast array of sound recording methods. This Art Deco design can hold CD’s, cassette tapes, mini-disks and inside good old 12 inch vinyl. The outside décor gives the appearance of an old 50s radio which provides a cunning combination of contemporarytechnology and traditional style. As in Nathan’s home brew storage system, James has also incorporated laminating into his product. All of the arched faces are manufactured using this process and it was touch and go as to whether it would be finished in time. It was, thankfully, and what a stunning effect it creates. Leather was also used in the decoration process and helps develop the ‘aging’ effect. Like Nathan, James had to manufacture his own jigs around which he formed the arches and his dedication throughout the whole project was immense. James also produced an excellent design portfolio, which included excellent examples of computer aided design and computer generated graphics. Nezih Savaskan Being a carpenter by trade and a musician by heart, I have nothing but total admiration for the music stand designed and made by Nezih. It is a truly magnificent piece, which is not only functional but also elegant. The main material is red beech, which gives the piece warmth as well as structural integrity. When Nezih first unveiled his plans for the stand I must confess that I was a little apprehensive to say the least. Fortunately, he is a good salesman and managed to convince me that not only was it possible to manufacture it in our workshops but that he could do it within the given time. Thankfully, this was a reality and resulted in one of the finest pieces of school manufactured work that I have seen at this level. Both the base and the manuscript screen are constructed in red beech and incorporate excellent jointing systems. The main body is cunningly formed from MDF, which has been veneered in red beech to maintain the desired appearance. The height of the stand is adjusted by means of a central screw which tightens against a laminated beech rod. The calculations required to ensure the rods rides true within the casing are mind boggling and both Nezih and myself were eternally grateful that the department had Computer Aided Design software at its disposal. Nezih, like Nathan is also studying the subject at A level and we wish him even more success in the future. Year 7 This is probably one of the most exciting year groups for Design and Technology teachers. New pupils with fresh ideas and open minds, which combined, make a great recipe for success. Each pupil is involved in a mixture of design and make projects, focused practical tasks and theory and knowledge work. A particular favourite is the mechanisms project. We learn together how power is transferred through levers and linkages and how to cre-
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