Design and Technology develops your techniques of researching, communication, evaluating and independent learning. Through project work these skills are developed in a real-world problem-solving context. It combines traditional craft and engineering skills with modern computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, allowing you the opportunity to explore industry standard design software such as SolidWorks and state-of-the-art processes such as 3D printing. Design and Technology provides you with the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills whilst exploring industrial applications of design and manufacturing processes. Design brings together knowledge and skills from many subjects including the Arts, Sciences, Business Studies and Mathematics. Design and Technology is an excellent preparation for Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Engineering and Arts Foundation courses at university. It can also complement subjects leading to Architecture courses.
4 in Design and Technology and Mathematics.
This A Level is examined at the end of Year 13. The course followed is Pearson Edexcel 9DT0. COMPONENT 1 (50%) Written paper (2 hours 30 minutes) – Principles of Design and Technology - The study of theoretical concepts and knowledge related to product design, including the use of ICT in manufacturing, the influences of designers from the past and the need to consider sustainability in all future design. COMPONENT 2 (50%) Coursework – Independent design and make project - You identify a client/user group for who you must design and make a product that meets the original need. You will liaise with your client/user group in order to develop a commercial product. You are encouraged to be creative and are given the freedom to choose your own project. There are no limits to project selection beyond the time and resources available. The coursework will take the form of a substantial design portfolio and making (using appropriate tools and materials) a high quality outcome, that could be a fully functioning product, a concept or architectural/interior design scale model.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £9,885 - £19,335; Boarding £28,245 - £38,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ |
Design and Technology develops your techniques of researching, communication, evaluating and independent learning. Through project work these skills are developed in a real-world problem-solving context. It combines traditional craft and engineering skills with modern computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, allowing you the opportunity to explore industry standard design software such as SolidWorks and state-of-the-art processes such as 3D printing. Design and Technology provides you with the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills whilst exploring industrial applications of design and manufacturing processes. Design brings together knowledge and skills from many subjects including the Arts, Sciences, Business Studies and Mathematics. Design and Technology is an excellent preparation for Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Engineering and Arts Foundation courses at university. It can also complement subjects leading to Architecture courses.
4 in Design and Technology and Mathematics.
This A Level is examined at the end of Year 13. The course followed is Pearson Edexcel 9DT0. COMPONENT 1 (50%) Written paper (2 hours 30 minutes) – Principles of Design and Technology - The study of theoretical concepts and knowledge related to product design, including the use of ICT in manufacturing, the influences of designers from the past and the need to consider sustainability in all future design. COMPONENT 2 (50%) Coursework – Independent design and make project - You identify a client/user group for who you must design and make a product that meets the original need. You will liaise with your client/user group in order to develop a commercial product. You are encouraged to be creative and are given the freedom to choose your own project. There are no limits to project selection beyond the time and resources available. The coursework will take the form of a substantial design portfolio and making (using appropriate tools and materials) a high quality outcome, that could be a fully functioning product, a concept or architectural/interior design scale model.