Created for schools by teachers and industry
What is DesignIT! Glass?
DesignIT! Glass is an industry-based project and competition for schools, mapped to the national curriculum and Diplomas. It familiarises students with the glass industry through researching and designing products, and investigating different aspects of the industry – from the manufacture of different types of glass to their many uses.
The Project
The project asks school students to:
- Research and design a number of different glass products.
- Identify the type of raw materials used.
- Investigate manufacturing processes and the different considerations and constraints of each product.
- Investigate the sustainability of glass and show an understanding of environmental issues.
Support Material
Free, high-quality learning materials are provided, as well as existing materials from industry, such as from the Glass and Glazing Federation, British Glass and other employer-developed materials.
Curriculum Links
The project is relevant to: Year 9 Design Technology (pre-GCSE); Product Design at GCSE; Product Design A Level and is also relevant to the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment and Manufacturing and Product Design.
Twinning with Employers
Participating schools will have access to a ‘twinning’ scheme that aims to link schools with local employers, such as glass manufacturers, glass designers and other industry specialists. We will help to link you up with a local employer in the glass industry who is keen to support you and your pupils whilst participating in the DesignIT! Glass project.
Prizes
The competition has 3 levels of entry, Key Stage 3 (Year 9), Key Stage 4 (Year 10) and Key Stage 5 (Year 12).The student that provides the best entry nationally at each Key Stage will be awarded a prize. Prize winning entries will be selected by an expert judging panel. Finalists will be informed by the end of April 2012.
