A Level Design and Technology; Product Design, is a natural transition from the majority of the D&T GCSE subjects including Resistant Materials and Graphic Products. Pupils are able to focus their projects on their own particular interests or specialisms with a completely free choice of design brief allowed. Candidates with early career aspirations can, therefore, begin to study in a particular field from the outset. The first half term of Year 12 will be spent on non-examined mini-projects that will develop the pupil’s skills and understanding in designing and making. In the spring and summer terms pupil will complete the designing element of the large coursework project. The autumn and spring terms of Year 13 will be focused on the practical aspect of the coursework with the manufacture of a working prototype. Throughout both years there will also be lessons on the theory aspect of the course which will prepare the pupils for the final exam. The focus on this will increase in Year 13.
A grade 7 or above in any of the Design and Technology GCSE courses or the A grade equivalent. Foreign pupils should be able to show an interest in design, have some basic skills in freehand sketching and using ICT (preferably using CAD software), and be aware of the design process. Some practical experience with basic workshop tools would also be beneficial.
The A Level course from September 2018 will follow the new reformed structure of linear A Levels. The structure of the course will be 50% design and make a project and 50% exam, both of which will be assessed at the end of Year 13. The coursework project will comprise a substantial 45-page design folder and the realisation of a final prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
A Level Design and Technology; Product Design, is a natural transition from the majority of the D&T GCSE subjects including Resistant Materials and Graphic Products. Pupils are able to focus their projects on their own particular interests or specialisms with a completely free choice of design brief allowed. Candidates with early career aspirations can, therefore, begin to study in a particular field from the outset. The first half term of Year 12 will be spent on non-examined mini-projects that will develop the pupil’s skills and understanding in designing and making. In the spring and summer terms pupil will complete the designing element of the large coursework project. The autumn and spring terms of Year 13 will be focused on the practical aspect of the coursework with the manufacture of a working prototype. Throughout both years there will also be lessons on the theory aspect of the course which will prepare the pupils for the final exam. The focus on this will increase in Year 13.
A grade 7 or above in any of the Design and Technology GCSE courses or the A grade equivalent. Foreign pupils should be able to show an interest in design, have some basic skills in freehand sketching and using ICT (preferably using CAD software), and be aware of the design process. Some practical experience with basic workshop tools would also be beneficial.
The A Level course from September 2018 will follow the new reformed structure of linear A Levels. The structure of the course will be 50% design and make a project and 50% exam, both of which will be assessed at the end of Year 13. The coursework project will comprise a substantial 45-page design folder and the realisation of a final prototype.