During the course, students will be given the unique opportunity to identify and solve real life problems by designing and making products in a wide range of contexts, relating to their personal interests. This course develops students’ interdisciplinary skills and their capacity for imaginative, innovative thinking, creativity and independence. Students will also learn to develop a range of new techniques and processes beyond the scope of GCSE level, whilst also gaining an understanding of how commercial factors affect various levels of production. The special strength of this subject is the requirement to link theory and practice with project work. Students will undertake a substantial project during year 13 requiring them to demonstrate the integration of designing and making skills, and theoretical knowledge and understanding.