Design and Technology is about making things that people want and that work well. Creating things is hugely exciting: it is an inventive, fun activity.’ James Dyson. So why study Product Design? Transferrable skills that you will develop include: • Independent learning • The ability to work with others and share ideas • Strong research and analytical skills • The ability to resolve a problem – to think outside the box! • Communication skills – a variety of media • Practical skills and techniques • Strong observational skills- looking at the world around you to inspire! • Entrepreneurial skills – You will need to cost your product and consider commercial production techniques • Excellent evaluation Design and Technology lessons are taught using a variety of resources. Students will be expected to work independently to lead their own projects. Students will complete an e-portfolio, which will evidence all research, designing, making evidence and testing & evaluation. This will be accompanied by a high quality manufactured product that will satisfy the design brief set. Sessions will also include the theory element of the course, which will support the content required for the examinations. The skills with which Design and Technology will equip students are highly sought after in the world of work and university. The Course will prepare students for opportunities in: - All Engineering courses - Architecture - Product Design - Cybernetics - Manufacturing - Furniture Design - Vehicle Design - Computer games design - Prosthetics - Structural engineering - Printing - Education
6 GCSEs (Grade 9-5) including Grade 5 in English and Science and a Grade 6 in GCSE Design & Technology and Mathematics.
Written Examination: Paper 1 – Technical Principles Paper 2 – Design and Make Principles Students will sit two papers at the end of the course. Paper 1 is 2 ½ hours and will be worth 30% of the final A Level. Paper 2 is 1 ½ hours and is worth 20% of the final A Level grade. The first paper will test core technical principles and core designing and making principles whilst the second paper will focus on specialist knowledge. The examinations will contribute to 50% of the A Level final grade. Mathematics and Science contribute 15% of the examination and therefore a good knowledge of these areas would be required.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Old Park, Telford, TF3 4NW |
Design and Technology is about making things that people want and that work well. Creating things is hugely exciting: it is an inventive, fun activity.’ James Dyson. So why study Product Design? Transferrable skills that you will develop include: • Independent learning • The ability to work with others and share ideas • Strong research and analytical skills • The ability to resolve a problem – to think outside the box! • Communication skills – a variety of media • Practical skills and techniques • Strong observational skills- looking at the world around you to inspire! • Entrepreneurial skills – You will need to cost your product and consider commercial production techniques • Excellent evaluation Design and Technology lessons are taught using a variety of resources. Students will be expected to work independently to lead their own projects. Students will complete an e-portfolio, which will evidence all research, designing, making evidence and testing & evaluation. This will be accompanied by a high quality manufactured product that will satisfy the design brief set. Sessions will also include the theory element of the course, which will support the content required for the examinations. The skills with which Design and Technology will equip students are highly sought after in the world of work and university. The Course will prepare students for opportunities in: - All Engineering courses - Architecture - Product Design - Cybernetics - Manufacturing - Furniture Design - Vehicle Design - Computer games design - Prosthetics - Structural engineering - Printing - Education
6 GCSEs (Grade 9-5) including Grade 5 in English and Science and a Grade 6 in GCSE Design & Technology and Mathematics.
Written Examination: Paper 1 – Technical Principles Paper 2 – Design and Make Principles Students will sit two papers at the end of the course. Paper 1 is 2 ½ hours and will be worth 30% of the final A Level. Paper 2 is 1 ½ hours and is worth 20% of the final A Level grade. The first paper will test core technical principles and core designing and making principles whilst the second paper will focus on specialist knowledge. The examinations will contribute to 50% of the A Level final grade. Mathematics and Science contribute 15% of the examination and therefore a good knowledge of these areas would be required.