Product Design gives you the opportunity to stretch the imagination, problem solve and test boundaries. It enables you to build skills and professional attributes which are transferable to a range of jobs. Working to a client’s brief, collecting and analysing data/research, costings and testing, independent study, time management and business related processes. The DT department provides a pleasant, inspiring, relaxed and friendly learning environment and is equipped with specialist workshop machinery along with CAD/CAM equipment such as 3D printer and laser cutter. Teaching and learning methods are varied and teaching groups tend to be small, allowing for excellent individual attention and meaningful discussion.
Entry to THS Sixth Form is subject to five or more GCSEs being achieved at grade 5 or above, including grade 6s in those subjects chosen for A-level. For alternative qualifications, decisions regarding offers of places will be taken on an individual basis.
Non examined assessment (50% of A-level). Develop a written or digital portfolio of design work which meets the needs of a specific problem/brief which has been researched by the student. • Design and make products in a material of your choice, plastics, graphics, wood, metal or textiles. • Develop innovative products which solve real life problems. • External examination (50%) • Paper 1 - 2.5 hours, 120 marks (30% of A-level) • Paper 2 - 90 minutes, 80 marks (20% of A-level) • Non examined assessment (50% of A-level)
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £5,865 - £15,660 |
| Address | The Avenue, Eaglescliffe, TS16 9AT |
Product Design gives you the opportunity to stretch the imagination, problem solve and test boundaries. It enables you to build skills and professional attributes which are transferable to a range of jobs. Working to a client’s brief, collecting and analysing data/research, costings and testing, independent study, time management and business related processes. The DT department provides a pleasant, inspiring, relaxed and friendly learning environment and is equipped with specialist workshop machinery along with CAD/CAM equipment such as 3D printer and laser cutter. Teaching and learning methods are varied and teaching groups tend to be small, allowing for excellent individual attention and meaningful discussion.
Entry to THS Sixth Form is subject to five or more GCSEs being achieved at grade 5 or above, including grade 6s in those subjects chosen for A-level. For alternative qualifications, decisions regarding offers of places will be taken on an individual basis.
Non examined assessment (50% of A-level). Develop a written or digital portfolio of design work which meets the needs of a specific problem/brief which has been researched by the student. • Design and make products in a material of your choice, plastics, graphics, wood, metal or textiles. • Develop innovative products which solve real life problems. • External examination (50%) • Paper 1 - 2.5 hours, 120 marks (30% of A-level) • Paper 2 - 90 minutes, 80 marks (20% of A-level) • Non examined assessment (50% of A-level)