Design and Technology offers students an opportunity to gain personal satisfaction from working with a variety of materials. The practical problem-solving processes in this course will encourage independent learning, creativity and innovation. The application of the skills of design production processes to a range of technological activities and the presentation of their ideas using information and communication technology will form a major element of this course. It will also allow students to appreciate the complex relationships between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. The practical Design and Make projects will develop students’ understanding of and ability to use appropriately a variety of materials, processes and techniques to achieve products of the highest quality. Background reading and study for the course should include the reading and discussion of contemporary articles in newspapers and journals, visiƟng exhibitions and critical observations in retail outlets leading to discussion affecting the students’ design project work. The course requires the application of maths and science skills with high-quality theory content.
Applicants who wish to join us in the Sixth Form have the opportunity to attend a Sixth Form Open Evening. They will then be invited into school to meet Mr Softley, our Assistant Head (Sixth Form & Futures), followed by an invitation to attend our Sixth Form Taster Day. An offer will be made subject to our entry requirements of at least 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including at least a 6/B grade in chosen A level subjects).
Component 1 Principles of Design and Technology Written Exam – 2½ hours 50% of the A‐level. Component 2 Independent Design and Make Project Non‐examined assessment. 50% of the A‐level. The cost of the materials used by individual students is added to their bill at the end of the term. Visits to local industries, museums and designer outlets help to broaden our students’ perspective on designs past and present and industrial production techniques.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,295 - £35,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,700 - £16,500 |
| Address | Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 0NR |
Design and Technology offers students an opportunity to gain personal satisfaction from working with a variety of materials. The practical problem-solving processes in this course will encourage independent learning, creativity and innovation. The application of the skills of design production processes to a range of technological activities and the presentation of their ideas using information and communication technology will form a major element of this course. It will also allow students to appreciate the complex relationships between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. The practical Design and Make projects will develop students’ understanding of and ability to use appropriately a variety of materials, processes and techniques to achieve products of the highest quality. Background reading and study for the course should include the reading and discussion of contemporary articles in newspapers and journals, visiƟng exhibitions and critical observations in retail outlets leading to discussion affecting the students’ design project work. The course requires the application of maths and science skills with high-quality theory content.
Applicants who wish to join us in the Sixth Form have the opportunity to attend a Sixth Form Open Evening. They will then be invited into school to meet Mr Softley, our Assistant Head (Sixth Form & Futures), followed by an invitation to attend our Sixth Form Taster Day. An offer will be made subject to our entry requirements of at least 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including at least a 6/B grade in chosen A level subjects).
Component 1 Principles of Design and Technology Written Exam – 2½ hours 50% of the A‐level. Component 2 Independent Design and Make Project Non‐examined assessment. 50% of the A‐level. The cost of the materials used by individual students is added to their bill at the end of the term. Visits to local industries, museums and designer outlets help to broaden our students’ perspective on designs past and present and industrial production techniques.