This course is examined at the end of Year 13 and on the NEA (Non Exam Assessment) portfolio. This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by undertaking their own iterative design process and by producing prototypes of their choice as part of the NEA. Theory topics are as follows: Units 1-4: Performance characteristics of papers and boards, polymers, woods and metals; Unit 5: Composite, smart and modern materials; Units 6-9: Processing and working with papers and boards, polymers, woods and metals; Unit 10: Modern industrial and commercial practice Unit 11: Product design considerations Unit 12: Product design & development Unit 13: Design methods Unit 14: Design processes Unit 15: Responsible Design Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • Strongly advisable to those wishing to study Engineering, Architecture, Product/Graphic Design and aligns well with Arts or STEM subjects. Strongly recommended that students have a strong foundation in Mathematics with a grade 6 at GCSE. • GCSE grade 6 in Technology if studied. If not studied, grade 5 in English and Mathematics.
Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes 30% of A Level 120 marks, Technical principles: Mixture of short answer and extended response as well as applied problem solving mathematics questions. Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes 20% of A Level 80 Marks, Designing and making principles: Mixture of short answer and extended response and some mathematics questions. Section A, Product Analysis (30 marks): Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B, Commercial manufacture (50 marks): Mixture of short and extended response questions. NEA: 45 Hours 50% of A Level 100 marks (200 max scaled mark): Substantial design and make task with photographic evidence of final prototype. Self-directed, iterative design process. Approx. 45 electronic portfolio pages.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT |
This course is examined at the end of Year 13 and on the NEA (Non Exam Assessment) portfolio. This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by undertaking their own iterative design process and by producing prototypes of their choice as part of the NEA. Theory topics are as follows: Units 1-4: Performance characteristics of papers and boards, polymers, woods and metals; Unit 5: Composite, smart and modern materials; Units 6-9: Processing and working with papers and boards, polymers, woods and metals; Unit 10: Modern industrial and commercial practice Unit 11: Product design considerations Unit 12: Product design & development Unit 13: Design methods Unit 14: Design processes Unit 15: Responsible Design Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • Strongly advisable to those wishing to study Engineering, Architecture, Product/Graphic Design and aligns well with Arts or STEM subjects. Strongly recommended that students have a strong foundation in Mathematics with a grade 6 at GCSE. • GCSE grade 6 in Technology if studied. If not studied, grade 5 in English and Mathematics.
Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes 30% of A Level 120 marks, Technical principles: Mixture of short answer and extended response as well as applied problem solving mathematics questions. Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes 20% of A Level 80 Marks, Designing and making principles: Mixture of short answer and extended response and some mathematics questions. Section A, Product Analysis (30 marks): Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B, Commercial manufacture (50 marks): Mixture of short and extended response questions. NEA: 45 Hours 50% of A Level 100 marks (200 max scaled mark): Substantial design and make task with photographic evidence of final prototype. Self-directed, iterative design process. Approx. 45 electronic portfolio pages.