An award winning programme showing students that manufacturing is an exciting, dynamic industry and provides a good career choice
Students will plan a print-based campaign on behalf of Fairtrade and gain an understanding of a range of careers available in the modern, high-technology printing and related industries.
Teachers can chose from a Media Studies mapped programme, or a programme mapped to Graphic Products/ Product Design. To find out more and take part, click Register for this competition.
MakeIT! Wood is a curriculum mapped programme for GCSE and A Level Resistant Materials and Product Design students. It introduces students to the Wood Industry by exploring modern methods of manufacturing with timber products and investigating laminated wood. Click on ‘Register for this competition’ to take part.
Through mapping to Year 9 Geography, GCSE Science, and A Level Geology, DigIT! To BuildIT! aims to familiarise students with the Extractives and Building Products industries. Students are asked to research materials used in the construction process, identify their origins, and recommend eco-friendly, sustainable alternatives. Click on ‘Register for this competition’ to take part.
The DesignIT! Glass Programme is mapped to Year 9 Design Technology, GCSE & A level Product Design, and the Diplomas in Construction & Built Environment and Manufacturing & Product Design. Students are familiarised with the Glass industry through researching and designing glass products, and investigating the manufacture of different types of glass as well as its many and varied uses. Click on ‘Register for this competition’ to take part.
DesignIT! Ceramics maps to GCSE & A Level Art & Design and the Diplomas in Creative & Media and Manufacturing & Product Design. Students are familiarised with the Ceramics Industry through researching and designing a product, identifying origins of raw materials, and showing an understanding of environmental issues in the glazed ceramics industry. Click on ‘Register for this competition’ to take part.
Through curriculum mapping to GCSE and A Level Resistant Materials and Product Design, MakeIT! Furniture aims to familiarise students with the Furniture, Furnishings & Interiors industry. Students will research and design products, identify the sustainable design and raw materials used, and produce a finished pieces of furniture. MakeIT! Furniture is also relevant to the Diplomas in Creative and Media and Manufacturing and Product Design. Click on ‘Register for this competition’ to take part.
