Course information
Design and Technology (Product Design)
The Boston Grammar School - Lincolnshire
01205366444
South End, Boston, PE21 6JY
Course summary

We offer an A Level course in Product Design. Product Design encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high-quality products. This course will emphasize two key factors: creativity and sustainability. The structure allows students to develop a range of skills and outcomes that demonstrate their creativity. They apply these to a design and make the project. This course is ideal for anyone considering any aspect of design, engineering, art, or architecture at further education level or as a career. The course seeks to develop students’ knowledge, understanding, skills, and applications for designing products. It encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high-quality products. Products that are fit for purpose, satisfy wants and needs, enhance our day-to-day lives, and, most importantly, allow students to demonstrate their design and technology capability.

Entry requirements

9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. Grade 6 in any Design & Technology/Engineering GCSE or equivalent qualification.

How you'll be assessed

50% NEA (non-examined assessment), 50% Theory paper 2 ½ hrs.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressSouth End, Boston, PE21 6JY