It is expected that those pupils wishing to study the subject should have either passed Design and Technology GCSE at grade 7 or above, or have achieved at least a grade 7 in Art and Design.
1. Technical Principles (30%) Candidates sit a two hour and 30 minute written examination, answering a mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of designing and making principles, technical principles and specialist knowledge. 2. Designing and Making Principles (20%) This is a one-hour and 30-minute written paper. Section A of the paper focuses on a product analysis, whilst Section B tests the candidates’ knowledge and understanding of commercial manufacture. Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) (50%) Candidates undertake a substantial design and make project tasks and produce a final prototype. The context of the task will be determined by the pupil.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,300 - £40,650 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £20,550 - £24,390 |
| Address | Radstock, BA3 4RJ |
It is expected that those pupils wishing to study the subject should have either passed Design and Technology GCSE at grade 7 or above, or have achieved at least a grade 7 in Art and Design.
1. Technical Principles (30%) Candidates sit a two hour and 30 minute written examination, answering a mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of designing and making principles, technical principles and specialist knowledge. 2. Designing and Making Principles (20%) This is a one-hour and 30-minute written paper. Section A of the paper focuses on a product analysis, whilst Section B tests the candidates’ knowledge and understanding of commercial manufacture. Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) (50%) Candidates undertake a substantial design and make project tasks and produce a final prototype. The context of the task will be determined by the pupil.