*** Not running September 2025*** 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 in to practice by producing prototype 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.
In addition to our general Sixth Form entry requirements of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, students will need to obtain a grade 5 in GCSE Textiles, Design and technology or Art, in order to take the Design and Technology: Textiles course.
Paper 1 Exam: 30% Core technical principles, core designing and making principles. Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Paper 2 Exam: 20% Specialist knowledge, technical, designing, and making principles. Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. NEA (coursework project): 50% A substantial design and make task. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Street, Baldock, SG7 6DZ |
*** Not running September 2025*** 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 in to practice by producing prototype 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.
In addition to our general Sixth Form entry requirements of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, students will need to obtain a grade 5 in GCSE Textiles, Design and technology or Art, in order to take the Design and Technology: Textiles course.
Paper 1 Exam: 30% Core technical principles, core designing and making principles. Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Paper 2 Exam: 20% Specialist knowledge, technical, designing, and making principles. Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. NEA (coursework project): 50% A substantial design and make task. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.