3D design could take you down a number of exciting career paths, including product or automotive design. What about computer generated cartoons? Or maybe CAD for industry appeals to you more? This course could take you into architecture, teaching, manufacturing, advertising or engineering. In Year 12, students undertake practical based units of work; develop a wide variety of skills and extend their knowledge of the Design industry. In Year 13, students extend their knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, as well as studying units of work/concepts around such areas as: Design in Society, The Role of the Designer, Client/Designer Issues, Design History and Design Methods.
• 2 grades at grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths plus 3 grades at grade 4 or above in other subjects. • We recommend that you achieve at least Grade 5 in a Technology subject at GCSE and good passes in GCSE Maths and Science, as these areas will be tested in the examination and applied during non –examination assessment units.
A Level units in Y13: • Unit 1 examination 25% • Unit 2 examination 25% • Unit 3 non-examination assessment 50%
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Salthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB |
3D design could take you down a number of exciting career paths, including product or automotive design. What about computer generated cartoons? Or maybe CAD for industry appeals to you more? This course could take you into architecture, teaching, manufacturing, advertising or engineering. In Year 12, students undertake practical based units of work; develop a wide variety of skills and extend their knowledge of the Design industry. In Year 13, students extend their knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, as well as studying units of work/concepts around such areas as: Design in Society, The Role of the Designer, Client/Designer Issues, Design History and Design Methods.
• 2 grades at grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths plus 3 grades at grade 4 or above in other subjects. • We recommend that you achieve at least Grade 5 in a Technology subject at GCSE and good passes in GCSE Maths and Science, as these areas will be tested in the examination and applied during non –examination assessment units.
A Level units in Y13: • Unit 1 examination 25% • Unit 2 examination 25% • Unit 3 non-examination assessment 50%