The content of this course is focused towards consumer products and applications. You’ll be asked to analyse these concerning the materials, components and their marketability to understand their selection and uses in industrial and commercial practices of product development. You will study a range of materials, developing a technical understanding of how products function and how they are made to appropriately support the design and manufacture of your design solutions. You will also learn about the wider design principles and the effect of design on users and the world we live in. You will be asked to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions and make and test your prototypes and products. You will be required to develop a critical mind through enquiry and problem-solving, exploration, creation and evaluation of iterative designs. You are encouraged to be free-thinking in your approach towards designing and making so as not to limit your possibilities of project work or the materials and processes you could use.
New entrants must have a minimum of Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths Grade 7-9 in Design and Technology at GCSE is recommended.
- One unit of coursework. - Two examinations. - You will undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate project that is centred on the iterative processes of explore create and evaluate. This will require you to identify a design opportunity or problem of your own choice and create a chronological portfolio supported by real-time evidence of your project development that highlights your approach to the project. You’ll also test a final prototype against the user and market. - The principles exam will assess your analysis of existing products, technical knowledge and understanding of materials, product functionality and manufacturing processes and techniques, which allows you to demonstrate your understanding of design thinking and wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact the design and manufacturing industries. - The problem-solving exam will assess your ability to apply your knowledge, understanding and skills in designing and manufacturing prototypes and products to solve a series of problems with existing products and their relationships with contexts.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,521 |
| Address | Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
The content of this course is focused towards consumer products and applications. You’ll be asked to analyse these concerning the materials, components and their marketability to understand their selection and uses in industrial and commercial practices of product development. You will study a range of materials, developing a technical understanding of how products function and how they are made to appropriately support the design and manufacture of your design solutions. You will also learn about the wider design principles and the effect of design on users and the world we live in. You will be asked to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions and make and test your prototypes and products. You will be required to develop a critical mind through enquiry and problem-solving, exploration, creation and evaluation of iterative designs. You are encouraged to be free-thinking in your approach towards designing and making so as not to limit your possibilities of project work or the materials and processes you could use.
New entrants must have a minimum of Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths Grade 7-9 in Design and Technology at GCSE is recommended.
- One unit of coursework. - Two examinations. - You will undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate project that is centred on the iterative processes of explore create and evaluate. This will require you to identify a design opportunity or problem of your own choice and create a chronological portfolio supported by real-time evidence of your project development that highlights your approach to the project. You’ll also test a final prototype against the user and market. - The principles exam will assess your analysis of existing products, technical knowledge and understanding of materials, product functionality and manufacturing processes and techniques, which allows you to demonstrate your understanding of design thinking and wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact the design and manufacturing industries. - The problem-solving exam will assess your ability to apply your knowledge, understanding and skills in designing and manufacturing prototypes and products to solve a series of problems with existing products and their relationships with contexts.