Design and Technology (Product Design)
Course summary

Practically everything you use, see and touch in a day is designed by someone. So design is key to everything out there, be it architecture, furniture design, electrical products, toys, fashion, packaging, graphics, jewellery and so on. Designers hold a pivotal position in society as they determine the success or failure of every product and how it impacts on the consumers who use them. In today’s society designers also have a great responsibility to meet the demands of the new millennium and consider ethical issues such as the environment, designing for need and providing for the developing world. If you love innovation and think ‘why not!’ then this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

For a place in QESixth, achieving five grades 9 – 5 is the minimum requirement including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths. Preferred: • Grade 7 in Design & Technology • Grade 7 in Maths and English Language Essential: • Grade 6 in Design & Technology • Grade 5 in Maths and English Language

How you'll be assessed

At A level 50% of the assessment is through a ‘Design and Make’ assignment. The remaining 50% is assessed through a written exam paper where you will be tested on your understanding of the social context and theory of designing and manufacturing,

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ