In Year 12 all lessons will be linked to exam theory with many practical mini projects done to top up practical skills. 3D software is taught and students get to use the laser cutter and 3D printer. The Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) will be introduced around Easter time and you will develop a specific brief that meets the needs of a user, client or market. The brief must be of an appropriate level of complexity and contain a degree of uncertainty of the outcome so that you can engage in an iterative process of designing, making, testing and evaluating. You will produce a final prototype based on the design brief you have developed, along with a digital design portfolio, which needs to be; an individual project with genuine real life opportunities for a chosen client. In Year 13 work will continue on the NEA portfolio including research, design, modelling, prototyping, testing and evaluating. Exam theory will still continue throughout the year.
Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grade 6 in one of the Design Technology subject areas (a high Grade 5 will be considered)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR |
In Year 12 all lessons will be linked to exam theory with many practical mini projects done to top up practical skills. 3D software is taught and students get to use the laser cutter and 3D printer. The Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) will be introduced around Easter time and you will develop a specific brief that meets the needs of a user, client or market. The brief must be of an appropriate level of complexity and contain a degree of uncertainty of the outcome so that you can engage in an iterative process of designing, making, testing and evaluating. You will produce a final prototype based on the design brief you have developed, along with a digital design portfolio, which needs to be; an individual project with genuine real life opportunities for a chosen client. In Year 13 work will continue on the NEA portfolio including research, design, modelling, prototyping, testing and evaluating. Exam theory will still continue throughout the year.
Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grade 6 in one of the Design Technology subject areas (a high Grade 5 will be considered)