This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers and especially those in the creative industries. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by creating products of their choice. 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. Through theoretical lessons and designing and manufacturing tasks. Students are expected to utilize time outside contact lessons to complete homework and coursework tasks.
• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level. • At least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.
The A level is split into three units. A coursework design and manufacture unit weighted at 50% of the A level and two examination units one 30% and one 20% of the qualification. Unit 1 Core technical, designing and making principles, and additional specialist knowledge are assessed in the examination unit and questions are in multiple choice, short answer and extended response format. 30% of A Level 2 hours 30 minutes written paper Unit 2 Specialist knowledge, technical, designing and making principles, are assessed in the examination unit. The questions are in multiple choice, short answer and extended response format. 20% of A Level 1hour 30 minutes written paper Unit 3 Practical applications of technical, designing and making principles and specialist knowledge are assessed in the coursework design and manufacture unit. Students undertake a single design and make project. The coursework is 50% of the qualification and will be submitted as a written or digital design portfolio with photographic evidence of final prototype. 50% of A Level Written design portfolio; manufactured outcome.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers and especially those in the creative industries. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by creating products of their choice. 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. Through theoretical lessons and designing and manufacturing tasks. Students are expected to utilize time outside contact lessons to complete homework and coursework tasks.
• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level. • At least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.
The A level is split into three units. A coursework design and manufacture unit weighted at 50% of the A level and two examination units one 30% and one 20% of the qualification. Unit 1 Core technical, designing and making principles, and additional specialist knowledge are assessed in the examination unit and questions are in multiple choice, short answer and extended response format. 30% of A Level 2 hours 30 minutes written paper Unit 2 Specialist knowledge, technical, designing and making principles, are assessed in the examination unit. The questions are in multiple choice, short answer and extended response format. 20% of A Level 1hour 30 minutes written paper Unit 3 Practical applications of technical, designing and making principles and specialist knowledge are assessed in the coursework design and manufacture unit. Students undertake a single design and make project. The coursework is 50% of the qualification and will be submitted as a written or digital design portfolio with photographic evidence of final prototype. 50% of A Level Written design portfolio; manufactured outcome.