This course is for students who want to continue studying design and technology after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy combining theory with practical work and want to use your math and science skills. Having an interest in drawing, model making or design history would be an advantage. You might be choosing this A level to aim for a career in product design, though it will give you transferable skills such as creativity, problem solving, analytical thinking and IT skills that can be used in a variety of careers.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Design Technology or equivalent subject. Students who do not have a L2 DT qualification would need a meeting with the Subject Leader. GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and Mathematics.
You will be assessed through 2 final written examinations at the end of the course. The technical principles exam will be 2 hours 30 minutes and the designing and making principles exam will be 1 hour 30 minutes. There will be a mixture of short answer and extended response questions. You will also complete a design and make project that will account for 50% of your final mark for which you will submit a written or electronic portfolio of evidence and photographs of your prototype product.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE |
This course is for students who want to continue studying design and technology after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy combining theory with practical work and want to use your math and science skills. Having an interest in drawing, model making or design history would be an advantage. You might be choosing this A level to aim for a career in product design, though it will give you transferable skills such as creativity, problem solving, analytical thinking and IT skills that can be used in a variety of careers.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Design Technology or equivalent subject. Students who do not have a L2 DT qualification would need a meeting with the Subject Leader. GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and Mathematics.
You will be assessed through 2 final written examinations at the end of the course. The technical principles exam will be 2 hours 30 minutes and the designing and making principles exam will be 1 hour 30 minutes. There will be a mixture of short answer and extended response questions. You will also complete a design and make project that will account for 50% of your final mark for which you will submit a written or electronic portfolio of evidence and photographs of your prototype product.