This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in several careers. Especially those in the creative industries and Engineering. Students 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. 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.
Students undertaking this course will be expected to have gained normal entry requirements plus at least a GCSE grade 5 or B TEC Level 2 Merit in Design Technology or another relevant subject, eg Product Design or Resistant Material.
Paper 1 - Technical principles How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level A mixture of short answers and extended responses. Paper 2 - Designing and making principles How it's assessed • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level A mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) - Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. How it's assessed • Substantial design and make project • 100 marks • 50% of A-level Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of the final prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in several careers. Especially those in the creative industries and Engineering. Students 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. 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.
Students undertaking this course will be expected to have gained normal entry requirements plus at least a GCSE grade 5 or B TEC Level 2 Merit in Design Technology or another relevant subject, eg Product Design or Resistant Material.
Paper 1 - Technical principles How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level A mixture of short answers and extended responses. Paper 2 - Designing and making principles How it's assessed • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level A mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) - Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. How it's assessed • Substantial design and make project • 100 marks • 50% of A-level Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of the final prototype.