Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject which gives an insight into the way the creative, engineering and manufacturing industries function. There are two endorsed routes through the course, and you will choose which route you wish to follow: - Design Engineering is focussed towards engineered, electronic, programmable and mechanical products and systems - this course is studied in the Boys' Division - Product Design is focussed towards consumer products, their applications and their analysis in respect of materials, components and marketability - this course is studied in the Girls' Division. Design Engineering Learning about Design and Technology develops critical thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment, enabling you to identify market needs and opportunities for new products and to develop and make prototypes that solve real world problems and have commercial viability. The Design Engineering course is highly practical and is assessed through written examinations and an extensive practical coursework project in which you follow an iterative process to design and make a prototype product. There is a particular focus on science and mathematics and the level of knowledge will be equivalent to higher tier GCSE. Consequently, students considering taking an A level in Design Engineering should be achieving a high standard in Mathematics and Sciences at GCSE. Design Engineering is a well-established and successful subject at Bolton School operating in superbly-equipped rooms with the latest equipment. The Head of Department has worked with Ofqual to help develop this exciting new specification, and to publish nationwide support materials for students and other teachers; he also holds a senior examining position in the subject and has co-authored five current textbooks. Other teachers in the department are also examiners and have earned national awards for excellence in their field. This wealth of experience is invaluable to support students through the course. The department is also proud of its students' success in gaining Arkwright Scholarships, and we have a strong record of students moving on to study Engineering at prestigious universities and through Degree Apprenticeships.
You will have achieved good GCSE grades in Design and Technology, Mathematics and sciences before embarking on the A-level course
50% of the course is assessed by a practical coursework project, 50% by written examinations You will produce a design portfolio which provides a very useful talking-point for university interviews
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,632 |
| Address | Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject which gives an insight into the way the creative, engineering and manufacturing industries function. There are two endorsed routes through the course, and you will choose which route you wish to follow: - Design Engineering is focussed towards engineered, electronic, programmable and mechanical products and systems - this course is studied in the Boys' Division - Product Design is focussed towards consumer products, their applications and their analysis in respect of materials, components and marketability - this course is studied in the Girls' Division. Design Engineering Learning about Design and Technology develops critical thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment, enabling you to identify market needs and opportunities for new products and to develop and make prototypes that solve real world problems and have commercial viability. The Design Engineering course is highly practical and is assessed through written examinations and an extensive practical coursework project in which you follow an iterative process to design and make a prototype product. There is a particular focus on science and mathematics and the level of knowledge will be equivalent to higher tier GCSE. Consequently, students considering taking an A level in Design Engineering should be achieving a high standard in Mathematics and Sciences at GCSE. Design Engineering is a well-established and successful subject at Bolton School operating in superbly-equipped rooms with the latest equipment. The Head of Department has worked with Ofqual to help develop this exciting new specification, and to publish nationwide support materials for students and other teachers; he also holds a senior examining position in the subject and has co-authored five current textbooks. Other teachers in the department are also examiners and have earned national awards for excellence in their field. This wealth of experience is invaluable to support students through the course. The department is also proud of its students' success in gaining Arkwright Scholarships, and we have a strong record of students moving on to study Engineering at prestigious universities and through Degree Apprenticeships.
You will have achieved good GCSE grades in Design and Technology, Mathematics and sciences before embarking on the A-level course
50% of the course is assessed by a practical coursework project, 50% by written examinations You will produce a design portfolio which provides a very useful talking-point for university interviews