D&T Product design/D&T textiles
D&T PRODUCT DESIGN/D&T TEXTILES GCSE
This qualification will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes as part of their course. Students will also gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Students will get the opportunity to work creatively and use their imagination when designing and making prototypes that solve real and relevant problems.
In GCSE Product Design and GCSE Textiles, all students will be studying the same course specification, which consists of:
50% of GCSE - NEA - Design and Make Task (non-exam assessment, out of 100 marks)
A Substantial design and make task - Students will produce a prototype and a portfolio of evidence.
Assessment Criteria
Identifying and investigating design possibilities
Producing a design brief and specification
Generating design ideas
Developing design ideas
Realising design ideas
Analysing & evaluating
50% of GCSE - Written Paper (2 hours) - Designing and Making Principles (exam, out of 100 marks)
Section A – Core technical principles (20 marks):
A mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding.
Section B – Specialist technical principles (30 marks):
Several short answer questions (2–5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in-depth knowledge of technical principles. (Product Design or Textiles).
Section C – Designing and making principles (50 marks):
A mixture of short answer and extended response questions.
A Qualification in Design and Technology can lead to exciting careers including: Architect, Product Designer, Furniture Designer, Civil Engineer, Software Engineer, Fashion Designer, Games Designers, Graphic Designer, Robotics.
Further information from Mrs. H.Lowndes
