In this course, students develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. This specification considers the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and consumer safety. CAREER PATHWAYS: The A Level can be the foundation for doing a degree, HND and can lead to careers in: • Industrial Design • Interior Designer • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • Automotive Design • Packaging Designer • Product Designer • Model Making • Product Design • Furniture Design • Cabinet Making
students must achieve 4 GCSE grades 9-6 and 7 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 5) GCSE grade 6 in Design Technology and grade 5 in Maths is required. It is recommended that candidates should have acquired the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE Design and Technology course or equivalent.
Paper 1: Materials, components and application (30% of A Level) Paper 2: Product analysis & commercial manufacture. (20% of A Level) Non Exam Assessment: Learning through designing and making internal projects (50% of A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS |
In this course, students develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. This specification considers the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and consumer safety. CAREER PATHWAYS: The A Level can be the foundation for doing a degree, HND and can lead to careers in: • Industrial Design • Interior Designer • Brand Designer • Graphic Designer • Automotive Design • Packaging Designer • Product Designer • Model Making • Product Design • Furniture Design • Cabinet Making
students must achieve 4 GCSE grades 9-6 and 7 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 5) GCSE grade 6 in Design Technology and grade 5 in Maths is required. It is recommended that candidates should have acquired the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE Design and Technology course or equivalent.
Paper 1: Materials, components and application (30% of A Level) Paper 2: Product analysis & commercial manufacture. (20% of A Level) Non Exam Assessment: Learning through designing and making internal projects (50% of A Level)