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 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.
Preferred: GCSE Technology grade 6, GCSE Maths 5 Essential: GCSE Technology grade 5, GCSE Maths 4
Year 1: Technical principles and design and making principles Year 2: Exams Paper 1 - 30% of A-level Technical principles (TP) - 2.5 hours, 120 marks Paper 2 - 20% of A-level Design and making principles (DMP) - 1.5 hours, 80 marks Combined written paper weighting - 50% of the A-level NEA Assesses practical application of technical principles and designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project. Written or digital portfolio not exceeding 45 pages. 50% of the A-level qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD |
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 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.
Preferred: GCSE Technology grade 6, GCSE Maths 5 Essential: GCSE Technology grade 5, GCSE Maths 4
Year 1: Technical principles and design and making principles Year 2: Exams Paper 1 - 30% of A-level Technical principles (TP) - 2.5 hours, 120 marks Paper 2 - 20% of A-level Design and making principles (DMP) - 1.5 hours, 80 marks Combined written paper weighting - 50% of the A-level NEA Assesses practical application of technical principles and designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project. Written or digital portfolio not exceeding 45 pages. 50% of the A-level qualification.