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Introduction
Introduction
Design and Technology is a very diverse subject which has many
areas of study.
The courses gives a unique chance within the curriculum for candidates to discover and solve realistic problems by designing and making products using a wide variety of methods in keeping with personal interests.
Design and Technology develops candidates’ interdisciplinary skills, all six Key Skills and their capacity for imaginative thinking, creativity and innovation.
Course content
Course content
The focus area calls on pupils to develop their understanding and awareness of;
Research and Analysis
Production
Developing and Planning Ideas
Sustainability
Designers
Manufacturing and Making
Materials
ICT, CAD and CAM.
Assessment
Assessment
Unit 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century
Written examination: 2 hours
50% of qualification Â
A mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions assessing candidates' knowledge and understanding of one area selected.
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Unit 2: Design and make task
Non-exam assessment: approximately 35 hours
50% of qualification Â
A sustained design and make task, based on a contextual challenge set by WJEC, assessing candidates' ability to:
Identify, investigate, analyse and outline design possibilities
Design and make prototypes and evaluate their fitness for purpose
Examining body
Examining body
School contact
School contact
Mr Wayne Williams
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