Design Technology is an exciting and creative course where you use your imagination to solve problems. Mathematics and science are the building blocks, while teamwork and communication provide the scaffolding that enables pupils to take their ideas to new heights. Being a coursework-based subject, pupils spend a large proportion of their time researching, designing and making something of their own choice ie. something of personal interest to them. The scope of the course is tremendously broad. Not only is it a very `hands-on’ practical subject but it also delves into numerous areas including marketing, intellectual property rights, ergonomics, manufacturing methods, and materials science to name but a few. Tours to world-renowned engineering establishments such as Jaguar and Morgan further reinforce what is covered in the classroom. Pupils also get the chance to attend enrichment days at Warwick University. These seminars offer insights into the world of design from the likes of Wayne Hemmingway, founder of Red or Dead, and Mathew Beavan, chief exterior designer at Jaguar.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £41,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £27,480 |
| Address | South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA |
Design Technology is an exciting and creative course where you use your imagination to solve problems. Mathematics and science are the building blocks, while teamwork and communication provide the scaffolding that enables pupils to take their ideas to new heights. Being a coursework-based subject, pupils spend a large proportion of their time researching, designing and making something of their own choice ie. something of personal interest to them. The scope of the course is tremendously broad. Not only is it a very `hands-on’ practical subject but it also delves into numerous areas including marketing, intellectual property rights, ergonomics, manufacturing methods, and materials science to name but a few. Tours to world-renowned engineering establishments such as Jaguar and Morgan further reinforce what is covered in the classroom. Pupils also get the chance to attend enrichment days at Warwick University. These seminars offer insights into the world of design from the likes of Wayne Hemmingway, founder of Red or Dead, and Mathew Beavan, chief exterior designer at Jaguar.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics