This course encourages you to take a broad view of design and technology: to develop the ability to design and make products, as well as appreciate the complex relationships between target market, design, materials, manufacture, marketing and human environments. It develops key skills such as essay writing, data collection, analysis and evaluation. You will learn in-depth about a range of materials and industrial practices, as well as experience the process of making a product you have designed. As a result of this, you will have the opportunity to further your knowledge of Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacture and quality control measures. You will develop the following skills during the course: • Use of CAD and CAM. • Designing and manufacturing products. • Understanding materials and industrial practices deadlines and working effectively to achieve a common aim. • Written communication and research skills.
These vary for each A-Level subject, but you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Many subjects require grade 6 or above to study them at A Level (please see our subject guides). New students will be given a conditional offer based on their GCSE results, an interview and a reference from their current school. Grade 6 in Design Technology
• Design and Make Task: The 50-hour design and manufacture of a product including a design portfolio. 50% of A Level grade. • Paper 1: A written paper on technical principles and core designing and making principles. 25% of A Level. • Paper 2: A written paper on specialist knowledge technical manufacturing principles. 25% of A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,250 |
| Address | Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1BJ |
This course encourages you to take a broad view of design and technology: to develop the ability to design and make products, as well as appreciate the complex relationships between target market, design, materials, manufacture, marketing and human environments. It develops key skills such as essay writing, data collection, analysis and evaluation. You will learn in-depth about a range of materials and industrial practices, as well as experience the process of making a product you have designed. As a result of this, you will have the opportunity to further your knowledge of Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacture and quality control measures. You will develop the following skills during the course: • Use of CAD and CAM. • Designing and manufacturing products. • Understanding materials and industrial practices deadlines and working effectively to achieve a common aim. • Written communication and research skills.
These vary for each A-Level subject, but you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Many subjects require grade 6 or above to study them at A Level (please see our subject guides). New students will be given a conditional offer based on their GCSE results, an interview and a reference from their current school. Grade 6 in Design Technology
• Design and Make Task: The 50-hour design and manufacture of a product including a design portfolio. 50% of A Level grade. • Paper 1: A written paper on technical principles and core designing and making principles. 25% of A Level. • Paper 2: A written paper on specialist knowledge technical manufacturing principles. 25% of A Level.