This creative and thought-provoking qualification will give you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing products of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. You will use your creativity and imagination to design, develop and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering your own and others’ needs, wants and values. The course is made up of a design and make project (Non-examined Element) and 2 written exams.
• We have a minimum entry requirement of grade 4 in both Maths and English Language. Additional subject entry requirements for each subject are listed below. There may be some flexibility around these. • English can be either Literature or Language unless specifically stated. • At least a grade 6 in GCSE Design Technology and a grade 5 in Maths and a grade 5 in English.
Paper 1 – Technical Principles – 2.5 hours (120 marks – 30%) Paper 2 – Designing and Making Principles – 1.5 hours (80 marks – 20%) 45-hour non-examined design and make project (50%)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification will give you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing products of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. You will use your creativity and imagination to design, develop and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering your own and others’ needs, wants and values. The course is made up of a design and make project (Non-examined Element) and 2 written exams.
• We have a minimum entry requirement of grade 4 in both Maths and English Language. Additional subject entry requirements for each subject are listed below. There may be some flexibility around these. • English can be either Literature or Language unless specifically stated. • At least a grade 6 in GCSE Design Technology and a grade 5 in Maths and a grade 5 in English.
Paper 1 – Technical Principles – 2.5 hours (120 marks – 30%) Paper 2 – Designing and Making Principles – 1.5 hours (80 marks – 20%) 45-hour non-examined design and make project (50%)