A Level Design and Technology (Product Design) equips pupils with design skills for the future. Designing helps to develop a multitude of skills including creative thinking, problem solving and planning. In the workshop, pupils learn a range of advanced practical skills, as well as learning to plan both their time and use of resources. Pupils will also develop their high level graphics and technical drawing skills, using both hand drawing techniques and computer aided design (CAD) software.
It is required that pupils should achieve a Grade 6 or above in both GCSE Design Technology and Mathematics before embarking on this course. The mathematics requirement is to ensure that pupils have the basic skills to cope with the applied mathematics content of the new course specification.
1. Written examination (two and a half hours) 50% - The exam covers the theory elements of the course and includes a technical drawing task and a 15% applied maths component. 2. Design and Make project 50% This will involve: • Identifying a design problem • Developing a range of potential solutions • Building a prototype in the school workshop • Evaluating the prototype
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £11,163 - £20,055; Boarding £30,615 - £37,875 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP |
A Level Design and Technology (Product Design) equips pupils with design skills for the future. Designing helps to develop a multitude of skills including creative thinking, problem solving and planning. In the workshop, pupils learn a range of advanced practical skills, as well as learning to plan both their time and use of resources. Pupils will also develop their high level graphics and technical drawing skills, using both hand drawing techniques and computer aided design (CAD) software.
It is required that pupils should achieve a Grade 6 or above in both GCSE Design Technology and Mathematics before embarking on this course. The mathematics requirement is to ensure that pupils have the basic skills to cope with the applied mathematics content of the new course specification.
1. Written examination (two and a half hours) 50% - The exam covers the theory elements of the course and includes a technical drawing task and a 15% applied maths component. 2. Design and Make project 50% This will involve: • Identifying a design problem • Developing a range of potential solutions • Building a prototype in the school workshop • Evaluating the prototype