The aim of this course is to strengthen students' critical thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes/products that solve real world problems, considering their own and others' needs, wants, aspirations and values. Topics of study include: sustainability and the environment, product life, social, moral and cultural issues, environmental issues, inclusive design, the human interface, aesthetics, scale of production, manufacturing systems, production technologies, marketing and commercial issues.
A typical Sixth Form student will join Year 12 with a minimum of six GCSEs at Level 5 or above, including Mathematics and English, with Level 6 achieved in those subjects they propose to study at A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,909 - £21,078 |
| Address | St Gabriel's, Sandleford Priory, Berkshire, RG20 9BD |
The aim of this course is to strengthen students' critical thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes/products that solve real world problems, considering their own and others' needs, wants, aspirations and values. Topics of study include: sustainability and the environment, product life, social, moral and cultural issues, environmental issues, inclusive design, the human interface, aesthetics, scale of production, manufacturing systems, production technologies, marketing and commercial issues.
A typical Sixth Form student will join Year 12 with a minimum of six GCSEs at Level 5 or above, including Mathematics and English, with Level 6 achieved in those subjects they propose to study at A Level.