Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Art. They learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens. Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Art. They learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens.
Students will normally have studied Design & Technology to GCSE level and they are required to have achieved at least a grade 6 in this subject (grade 7 or above recommended). Students will need to be self-motivated and prepared to carry out research and design work outside of school. The course is demanding on students’ time and will require commitment. Candidates are expected to spend a proportion of their study periods on project work and to attend additional sessions when appropriate.
Paper 1 Technical Principles 30% 2h 30 120 marks Mixture of short and extended questions Paper 2: Designing & Making Principles 20% 1h 30 80 marks Mixture of short and extended questions Section A – Product Analysis Questions (30 marks) Section B – Commercial Manufacture (50 marks) Non Examination Assessment (NEA) 50% 45 hours (100 marks) Single substantial design and make task, written or electronic portfolio (45-50 pages) Split into 5 sections: A Identification & investigating design possibilities (20 marks) B Producing a design brief and specification (10 marks) C Development of design proposals (25 marks) D Development of design prototypes (25 marks) E Analysis & Evaluation (20 marks)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,800 - £22,119; Boarding £33,720 - £36,966 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Art. They learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens. Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Students acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on other subjects such as Mathematics, Science, ICT and Art. They learn to become resourceful, innovative and capable citizens.
Students will normally have studied Design & Technology to GCSE level and they are required to have achieved at least a grade 6 in this subject (grade 7 or above recommended). Students will need to be self-motivated and prepared to carry out research and design work outside of school. The course is demanding on students’ time and will require commitment. Candidates are expected to spend a proportion of their study periods on project work and to attend additional sessions when appropriate.
Paper 1 Technical Principles 30% 2h 30 120 marks Mixture of short and extended questions Paper 2: Designing & Making Principles 20% 1h 30 80 marks Mixture of short and extended questions Section A – Product Analysis Questions (30 marks) Section B – Commercial Manufacture (50 marks) Non Examination Assessment (NEA) 50% 45 hours (100 marks) Single substantial design and make task, written or electronic portfolio (45-50 pages) Split into 5 sections: A Identification & investigating design possibilities (20 marks) B Producing a design brief and specification (10 marks) C Development of design proposals (25 marks) D Development of design prototypes (25 marks) E Analysis & Evaluation (20 marks)