This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing products of your choice.
Entry at year 12 is by assessment at St Swithun’s during the first weekend in November of the year before her intended entry. The assessment includes a series of interviews and written papers in your daughter’s chosen A level subjects. The assessments are broadly based on the GCSE specifications except in the case of subjects which have not been studied before: these look for a general interest in the subjects and the ability to write logically.
Paper 1 What's assessed: Technical principles. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level Questions: Mixture of short answer and extended response. Paper 2 What's assessed: Designing and making principles. How it's assessed • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level Questions: Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | �42,651 |
| Sixth Form Fee | �25,356 |
| Address | Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing products of your choice.
Entry at year 12 is by assessment at St Swithun’s during the first weekend in November of the year before her intended entry. The assessment includes a series of interviews and written papers in your daughter’s chosen A level subjects. The assessments are broadly based on the GCSE specifications except in the case of subjects which have not been studied before: these look for a general interest in the subjects and the ability to write logically.
Paper 1 What's assessed: Technical principles. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes • 120 marks • 30% of A-level Questions: Mixture of short answer and extended response. Paper 2 What's assessed: Designing and making principles. How it's assessed • Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes • 80 marks • 20% of A-level Questions: Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: • Product Analysis: 30 marks • Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: • Commercial manufacture: 50 marks • Mixture of short and extended response questions