Course information
Design and Technology (Product Design)
Spalding High School - Lincolnshire
01775722110
Stonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ
Course summary

Students very much enjoy design technology, combining practical skills with creative thinking, to design and make high quality products. They learn to use current technologies and consider the impact of future developments. Understanding the principals of good design, materials and construction gives us more appreciation of our surroundings. Design technology allows us to take risks, often making mistakes, and shows us how to justify our decisions and cope with the consequences. It allows us a window to see into the future. Students prepare for jobs that don't yet exist, using technologies that have not yet been invented, to solve problems we do not yet know are problems. This vibrant course provides a good mix of designing and manufacturing and of studying the associated concept theories

Entry requirements

Achieve at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature in addition to 4 further GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4. There are no previous requirements although GCSE Design Technology is a good grounding for A Level study and if studied a Grade 6 is required. If not studied previously, at least GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Component one: Principles of Design and Technology. 50% Written examination NEA: Independent design and make project. 50% of qualification.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressStonegate, Spalding, PE11 2PJ