Design and Technology (Product Design)
The Bourne Academy - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
01202528554
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
Course summary

The content of this A level course is focused towards consumer products and applications. You will use your creativity to solve problems, analyse and design everyday marketable products. You will explore materials, components, usabilty and function as part of the design process and understand commercial design practice.

Entry requirements

Five or more 9-4 grades at GCSE including English and Maths. A grade 6 or higher in GCSE D & T. A GCSE grade 5 in Maths is desirable. You will have strong creativity, be an innovative problem solver, demonstrate a flair for design and have a good understanding of the design process along with a positive and enthusiastic attitude to learning. You will need a genuine interest and excitement for the subject and a willingness to commit significant independent time and effort into developing your skills and completing your iterative design project.

How you'll be assessed

Your assessment will be broken down into following areas: 50% Design and Manufacture iterative design project 50 % Made up of two examinations: a problem solving exam and a design principles exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS