Design and Technology (Product Design)
Backwell School - North Somerset
01275463371
Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX
Course summary

Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. This course encourages students to use creativity and imagination when applying an iterative design process to develop and modify designs, and to design and make prototypes that solve real world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values. This Product Design course enables students to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototypes.

Entry requirements

- GCSE grade 4 or higher in Design Technology or other related subject. - Five GCSEs at grade 4 - 9 including English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Technical Principles (Exam) 30% Paper 2: Design and Making Principles (Exam) 20% Design and Make Project (NEA) 50%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX