Design and Technology in the Sixth Form is designed to encourage pupils to take a broad view of technology and design, to develop their capability to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. The course also contains a section on communication methods, as graphics are an integral part of any design and technology work. In any design or technological related discipline it is important that pupils can communicate their thinking clearly and represent their ideas graphically. A Level Design & Technology: Design Engineering & Product Design courses provide pupils looking towards an engineering-based course in higher education with an exciting, challenging and practically orientated problem-solving course. The course is also a sound choice for pupils considering careers in architecture or one of the many design-related disciplines. The department is housed in impressive purpose-built accommodation fully equipped for work in both materials and systems & control and includes the latest computer-aided design and manufacturing software and equipment. This allows pupils to model products on the computer prior to manufacture.
Pupils must normally achieve five GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. Candidates are expected to have a grade of 6 or above in the subjects they wish to take in the Sixth Form. Consideration will be given in exceptional circumstances to change this by the Headmaster.
Design Engineering A Level Unit 1 - Two Written Exams: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of total A Level marks) Candidates answer three from a choice of six questions set on further study of the subject content. This paper will test the candidate's in-depth knowledge of the concepts taught throughout the course. Unit 2 - Coursework: approx 65 hours (50% of total A-level marks) An electronic portfolio to support the final product. High quality manufactured final product to suit a brief set by a client. A single, substantial design and make project using a combination of materials, systems and components. A Level Design and Technology combines the best in both creative and practical applications of knowledge. It is the true cross-curricular nature of the subject that draws highly from other subjects and, in turn, contributes so much to the overall education of the candidate, especially in the fields of science, mathematics and art.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BH |
Design and Technology in the Sixth Form is designed to encourage pupils to take a broad view of technology and design, to develop their capability to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. The course also contains a section on communication methods, as graphics are an integral part of any design and technology work. In any design or technological related discipline it is important that pupils can communicate their thinking clearly and represent their ideas graphically. A Level Design & Technology: Design Engineering & Product Design courses provide pupils looking towards an engineering-based course in higher education with an exciting, challenging and practically orientated problem-solving course. The course is also a sound choice for pupils considering careers in architecture or one of the many design-related disciplines. The department is housed in impressive purpose-built accommodation fully equipped for work in both materials and systems & control and includes the latest computer-aided design and manufacturing software and equipment. This allows pupils to model products on the computer prior to manufacture.
Pupils must normally achieve five GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. Candidates are expected to have a grade of 6 or above in the subjects they wish to take in the Sixth Form. Consideration will be given in exceptional circumstances to change this by the Headmaster.
Design Engineering A Level Unit 1 - Two Written Exams: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of total A Level marks) Candidates answer three from a choice of six questions set on further study of the subject content. This paper will test the candidate's in-depth knowledge of the concepts taught throughout the course. Unit 2 - Coursework: approx 65 hours (50% of total A-level marks) An electronic portfolio to support the final product. High quality manufactured final product to suit a brief set by a client. A single, substantial design and make project using a combination of materials, systems and components. A Level Design and Technology combines the best in both creative and practical applications of knowledge. It is the true cross-curricular nature of the subject that draws highly from other subjects and, in turn, contributes so much to the overall education of the candidate, especially in the fields of science, mathematics and art.