Shell Guide to the Curriculum 2026-2027

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Design Creativity is at the heart of Design and Technology and at Teddies, our Shell curriculum is no different. Fusing together technical skill and creative confidence, the course encourages students to push boundaries and try new experiences. Through project based learning, students are introduced to a wide range of skills, from traditional craftsmanship to innovate, cutting-edge technology. Throughout the year, students will learn the art of sketching, develop 3D models using CAD software and bring their designs to life with 3D printing. They will explore jewellery smithing and metal casting, where they will

Music and Music Technology The Shell Music and Music Technology curriculum enables pupils to explore a wide range of musical styles and genres, looking at music from genres including classical music, jazz, theatre, film, pop and rock, as well as music technology, including learning to use our excellent studio facilities. This is a course which is perfect for those that already have musical skills – perhaps you are a

craft intricate pieces with precision and care. Engineering challenges will encourage teamwork and critical thinking as students design and build functional prototypes. Lastly, through user experience (UX) design projects, students will learn how to create products that not only look great but are intuitive and user-friendly. This course will help students build a strong foundation in design thinking, preparing them for our Design and Jewellery Entrepreneurship pathway courses in the fourth form.

The course includes surveys of the history of classical and popular music styles, and it then focuses on music in the 20th and 21st centuries, including modules on minimalism and the links to EDM, the development of orchestral music, film composition, and studio techniques and remixes. There is a direct link between what you learn in Shells, and the courses offered in Fourth Form: you will find yourself well prepared for GCSE Music (which focuses on performing, composing and analysis) and for the Music and Music Technology Pathway (which focuses on DAW composition, recording, studio engineering and analysis).

performer with an interest in singing or instrumental skills, a composer who writes their own songs, or a music tech engineer that enjoys being in the studio. But it’s also a course for those that have never had the chance to study the subject properly, with opportunities to engage in all these areas and find individual strengths and talents. In analysing different tracks and researching various performers, there is a chance for all pupils to study music they are familiar with and music they have never heard before, gaining the skills to describe, understand, replicate and develop ideas creatively.

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GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2026–2027

GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2026–2027