This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing prototypes of your choice. This course will develop your ability to design and make consumer products using a wide range of appropriate materials, develop your designs using a variety of CAD packages and build on practical skills that reflect industrial practice.
The entry requirements for students taking 3 or 4 A levels are seven GCSE's at Grade 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths. While a Grade 6 at GCSE is preferable for studying a subject at A Level, we will consider students who achieve a Grade 5 in the subject, depending on circumstances. 4 = English 4 = Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE Design Technology or a similar subject, a Grade 6 is an advantage
A Level Design and Technology: Product Design requires you to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This specification requires you to cover design and technology skills and knowledge as set out below. These have been separated into: Technical principles •Designing and Making principles These are evidenced and marked against four Assessment Objectives (AO’s) AO1: Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants AO2: Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose AO3: Analyse and evaluate: design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others wider issues in design and technology. AO4: Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of: technical principles designing and making principles
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing prototypes of your choice. This course will develop your ability to design and make consumer products using a wide range of appropriate materials, develop your designs using a variety of CAD packages and build on practical skills that reflect industrial practice.
The entry requirements for students taking 3 or 4 A levels are seven GCSE's at Grade 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths. While a Grade 6 at GCSE is preferable for studying a subject at A Level, we will consider students who achieve a Grade 5 in the subject, depending on circumstances. 4 = English 4 = Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE Design Technology or a similar subject, a Grade 6 is an advantage
A Level Design and Technology: Product Design requires you to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This specification requires you to cover design and technology skills and knowledge as set out below. These have been separated into: Technical principles •Designing and Making principles These are evidenced and marked against four Assessment Objectives (AO’s) AO1: Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants AO2: Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose AO3: Analyse and evaluate: design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others wider issues in design and technology. AO4: Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of: technical principles designing and making principles