The new Design Technology qualification is modern and relevant. Students learn about contemporary technologies, materials and CAD-CAM processes, as well as established practices, sustainability and design-related social and moral issues. The course is ideally suited to the student who enjoys problem solving, and has an emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. There is a strong element of applied Maths and Science in the course.
To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
The course is made up of two separate units: Written exam: 50% of GCSE (2 hours) 100 marks A mixture of short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding, and longer response questions evaluating more in-depth knowledge of technical principles. Non-exam assessment (NEA): 50% of GCSE (30–35 hours approx.) 100 marks A substantial design and make task identifying and investigating design possibilities, producing a design brief and specification, generating, developing, realising, analysing and evaluating design ideas. Students will produce a prototype and a portfolio of evidence which will be marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 |
| Address | Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Berkshire, RG4 6SU |
The new Design Technology qualification is modern and relevant. Students learn about contemporary technologies, materials and CAD-CAM processes, as well as established practices, sustainability and design-related social and moral issues. The course is ideally suited to the student who enjoys problem solving, and has an emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. There is a strong element of applied Maths and Science in the course.
To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
The course is made up of two separate units: Written exam: 50% of GCSE (2 hours) 100 marks A mixture of short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding, and longer response questions evaluating more in-depth knowledge of technical principles. Non-exam assessment (NEA): 50% of GCSE (30–35 hours approx.) 100 marks A substantial design and make task identifying and investigating design possibilities, producing a design brief and specification, generating, developing, realising, analysing and evaluating design ideas. Students will produce a prototype and a portfolio of evidence which will be marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.
