Design offers an extensive opportunity to develop capability in both 2D and 3D across a varied range of project work, through written analysis, sketching and drawing, and the extensive use of ICT and digital media to enhance modelling and presentation. Candidates will explore a range of materials, practical workshop processes and media, to realise designed outcomes. Making activities take many forms, ranging from experimental models and prototypes, to a final marketable product.
GCSE Design not essential Level 6 in a related GCSE is desirable
Coursework (60%) ‘Personal Investigation’, which consists of two integrated constituent parts: - A major in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigative project/portfolio - An extended written element of 1000 words Externally set assignment (40%) - ‘Preparatory Study Period’. The investigation will take the form of critical, practical and theoretical preparatory work - A 15-hour period of sustained focus work (the resolution of the preparatory work)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £20,940 - £41,910 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £7,125 - £27,090 |
| Address | Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DE |
Design offers an extensive opportunity to develop capability in both 2D and 3D across a varied range of project work, through written analysis, sketching and drawing, and the extensive use of ICT and digital media to enhance modelling and presentation. Candidates will explore a range of materials, practical workshop processes and media, to realise designed outcomes. Making activities take many forms, ranging from experimental models and prototypes, to a final marketable product.
GCSE Design not essential Level 6 in a related GCSE is desirable
Coursework (60%) ‘Personal Investigation’, which consists of two integrated constituent parts: - A major in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigative project/portfolio - An extended written element of 1000 words Externally set assignment (40%) - ‘Preparatory Study Period’. The investigation will take the form of critical, practical and theoretical preparatory work - A 15-hour period of sustained focus work (the resolution of the preparatory work)