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 within design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. Paper 1 Areas of Content: • Papers, Polymers, Timbers & Metals • Modern industrial and commercial practice • Digital design and manufacture • Health and safety • Protecting designs and intellectual property • Enterprise and marketing in the development of products • Modern manufacturing systems