Edexcel Design and Technology (Product Design) A Level has strong links with Mathematics and Science, and it enables learners to integrate and apply their understanding and knowledge from other subject areas that would have been studied at GCSE. Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject and aims to give an insight into the way that creative, designing and manufacturing industries function. Learners are therefore enabled to make the connection between the knowledge, understanding and skills they develop and how this will benefit them in the future. Learning about Product Design at A Level strengthens learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes of products that solve real-world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values. Edexcel’s A Level qualification requires students to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototype products.
Grade 6 in Design and Technology.
The course is assessed through one exam and an internally marked non-examined assessment (NEA). The NEA (coursework) makes up 50% of the final A Level grade. There is a real emphasis on practical skills as well as creativity, problem-solving, and applying scientific principles. The Iterative Design Project requires students to undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate a project centred on the iterative process of exploring, creating, and evaluating. Students will produce a portfolio of evidence, which should be a working document that evolves with the project, detailing their design decisions, problems and solutions.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £15,990; Boarding £29,875 - £38,650 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | College Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DY |
Edexcel Design and Technology (Product Design) A Level has strong links with Mathematics and Science, and it enables learners to integrate and apply their understanding and knowledge from other subject areas that would have been studied at GCSE. Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject and aims to give an insight into the way that creative, designing and manufacturing industries function. Learners are therefore enabled to make the connection between the knowledge, understanding and skills they develop and how this will benefit them in the future. Learning about Product Design at A Level strengthens learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes of products that solve real-world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values. Edexcel’s A Level qualification requires students to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototype products.
Grade 6 in Design and Technology.
The course is assessed through one exam and an internally marked non-examined assessment (NEA). The NEA (coursework) makes up 50% of the final A Level grade. There is a real emphasis on practical skills as well as creativity, problem-solving, and applying scientific principles. The Iterative Design Project requires students to undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate a project centred on the iterative process of exploring, creating, and evaluating. Students will produce a portfolio of evidence, which should be a working document that evolves with the project, detailing their design decisions, problems and solutions.