Design & Technology (Product Design)

Specification

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 or better in GCSE Resistant Materials or Graphics.

Course Content

This creative and thought-provoking course gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their own learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.

Units

Paper 1: Technical principles 2 hours and 30 minutes 120 marks

Paper 2: Designing and making principles. 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks

NEA: Non-exam assessment Approx. 45 hours 100 marks 50% of A Level.

Progression Routes

• This qualification supports progression into further education such as a university or college course to study a HND or Degree.

• Training or employment, such as any appropriate design-related course.