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This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying
opportunities to put their learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice.
opportunities to put their learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice.
Specification
Specification
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Course Content
Course Content
A Level Design and Technology - Product Design requires students to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This course requires students to develop their technical knowledge of materials and manufacturing then apply it to real life situations by using their design skills. The course has two main components: Technical principles and Designing and making principles.
A Level Design and Technology - Product Design requires students to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This course requires students to develop their technical knowledge of materials and manufacturing then apply it to real life situations by using their design skills. The course has two main components: Technical principles and Designing and making principles.
Students must also demonstrate maths and science skills to ensure their products are functional and feasible.
Students must also demonstrate maths and science skills to ensure their products are functional and feasible.
Assessment
Assessment
Paper 1: Technical Principles
Paper 1: Technical Principles
Written exam: 2.5 hours -120 marks - 30% of A-Level. Mixture of short answers and extended response.
Written exam: 2.5 hours -120 marks - 30% of A-Level. Mixture of short answers and extended response.
Paper 2: Design and Making principles
Paper 2: Design and Making principles
Written exam: 1.5 hours - 80 marks - 20% of A-Level. A mixture of short answers and questions based on a visual stimulus.
Written exam: 1.5 hours - 80 marks - 20% of A-Level. A mixture of short answers and questions based on a visual stimulus.
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Practical application of technical principles and design and make principles - Substantial design and make a project - 100 marks - 50% of A Level.
Practical application of technical principles and design and make principles - Substantial design and make a project - 100 marks - 50% of A Level.
Progression
Progression
Our students have progressed from this qualification to higher education courses such as degrees in Product Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Fashion related courses. The subject also provides an excellent route into Higher Apprenticeships in industries such as aerospace, automotive and the energy sector. Links to Media, Advertising and Computer Science may also be achievable, depending on your final grade.
Our students have progressed from this qualification to higher education courses such as degrees in Product Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Fashion related courses. The subject also provides an excellent route into Higher Apprenticeships in industries such as aerospace, automotive and the energy sector. Links to Media, Advertising and Computer Science may also be achievable, depending on your final grade.
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