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.
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.
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.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS |
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.
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.
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.