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What is the course about?
T Level Craft Design is for post-16 students and is ideal if you are intending to progress directly to an apprenticeship/employment/further study within the Craft and Design sector of Bespoke Furniture Maker (designer/maker/restorer). The course is broken down into 2 parts:
The core component provides a broad understanding of the creative industry and covers the following topics:
• The creative economy
• The individual in the creative industries
• Cultural context and vocabulary
• Audience
• Legislation/regulations
• Professionalism and ethics
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Research skills
• Project methodology and administration
• Continued professional development.
The core component will be assessed by two exams and an employer set project.
The occupational specialism will allow you to develop the relevant skills in preparation for your career in the craft and design sector. The occupational specialism is assessed by a project that is created in conjunction with employers. The content covers topics specific to that aspect of the craft and design sector, as follows:
Furniture maker, creative propositions and briefs, creative product development, design processes, materials, tools, processes, and techniques.
What might the course lead to?
Employers vary within the profession; from small craft employers and individuals to larger design firms linked to manufacturing. All careers in Craft and Design require good communication skills, creative ideation and practical making skills, time management, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate to meet client needs.
This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the creative industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an Apprentice. Furthermore, the completion of this qualification gives the learner the opportunity to progress onto higher education courses and training.
How will you be assessed
80% of your T-Level will be spent in college and approximately 20% on industrial placement. Core elements are graded A*-E (similar to A-Levels). The occupational element is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction* (similar to BTEC) The core and occupational element are combined into one grade. Grading is based on coursework, 2 exams and other similar assessments.
Assessment will be through summative and formative methods, the core knowledge and skills will be assessed through 2 formal exams in Year 2. The employer set project and other independent work will be assessed against the following:
Undertaking research///analysis, investigation, review, cultural contexts
Generating ideas///expressing ideas, sampling, prototyping, testing, 2D/3D modelling
Communicating ideas///presenting ideas clearly, appropriate medium for audience
Developing ideas///planning key stages of development, selecting resources and methods
Working collaboratively with others///group work, critiquing ideas, responding to feedback, roles and responsibilities
Reflective practice///reviewing approaches to the brief identifying areas for future development
Passing this T-Level requires successful completion of work placements
Entry requirements
At least five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English and Maths. GCSE Art or Product Design is advantageous.
Support sessions
To further support students:
All lessons are available on Google Classroom.
All CAD lessons have been recorded and uploaded to YouTube.
The department is open every day at lunchtime and after school 2 days a week for any practical work that may need completing for extra curricular projects, or for 1:1 tuition.
FAQs
How many A-Levels is this equivalent to?
It is equivalent to three 'A' Levels
Are there exams?
Yes - there are two core exams at the end of Yr12
What is the industrial placement?
The industrial placement is an integral part of your T-Level. You will spend approximately 20% of your time on a work placement, ideally within a sector that is relevant to your chosen occupational specialism. There will be high expectations from the school about your professional standards whilst on placement. These will include, organisation and time keeping, a willingness to listen to instructions and learn, and a positive and hard working attitude. Employers will look for someone who is focused, confident and good at communicating. Where possible, prior to starting the course, students should start to develop skills and experiences that would be positive additions to a CV.
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