This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in several careers, especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing products of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. You will study in our Design Studio, CAD/CAM Modelling Suite and Workshop, all housed within a purpose-built block. We use the latest technology to ensure students can explore their design ideas to the full. You will have plentiful opportunities to visit exhibitions, manufacturers and leading universities including the Big Bang Fair and EES Residential at the University of Birmingham. Students are encouraged to enter national and local design competitions such as the Triumph Design Awards and to become engaged in design and technology through extra-curricular activities and clubs including running STEM and participating in the Greenpower Project. Several students, with support from the department, have been awarded the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship. This national award supports Year 11 students through their A Levels to encourage them to pursue Engineering or Technical Design at university or through a higher-level apprenticeship and to take up careers in the field. Successful students are linked with engineering companies who provide mentoring throughout their A Level course.
An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section. Students must fulfil the entry requirements of Wolverhampton Grammar Sixth Form. Ideally, you will have studied Design & Technology at GCSE, but it is not essential. If you have not studied D&T, it is advisable to have a least a Grade 6 in Art GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, Maths GCSE at Grade 6 or above is highly desirable as a small element of the A Level qualification will require you to use some basic Maths in a contextual setting.
Paper 1 Technical principles, Designing and Making principles and Specialist knowledge 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 120 marks, 30% of A Level Short and extended responses Paper 2 Product Analysis and Commercial Manufacture 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 80 marks, 20% of A Level Section A Product Analysis 30 marks. Up to 6 short answer questions based on visuals. Section B Commercial Manufacture 50 marks. Short and extended responses. Non Examined Assessment (Coursework) exploration Designing, making, analysis and evaluation Approximately 40 hours 100 marks, 50% of A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,770 |
| Address | Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in several careers, especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing products of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. You will study in our Design Studio, CAD/CAM Modelling Suite and Workshop, all housed within a purpose-built block. We use the latest technology to ensure students can explore their design ideas to the full. You will have plentiful opportunities to visit exhibitions, manufacturers and leading universities including the Big Bang Fair and EES Residential at the University of Birmingham. Students are encouraged to enter national and local design competitions such as the Triumph Design Awards and to become engaged in design and technology through extra-curricular activities and clubs including running STEM and participating in the Greenpower Project. Several students, with support from the department, have been awarded the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship. This national award supports Year 11 students through their A Levels to encourage them to pursue Engineering or Technical Design at university or through a higher-level apprenticeship and to take up careers in the field. Successful students are linked with engineering companies who provide mentoring throughout their A Level course.
An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section. Students must fulfil the entry requirements of Wolverhampton Grammar Sixth Form. Ideally, you will have studied Design & Technology at GCSE, but it is not essential. If you have not studied D&T, it is advisable to have a least a Grade 6 in Art GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, Maths GCSE at Grade 6 or above is highly desirable as a small element of the A Level qualification will require you to use some basic Maths in a contextual setting.
Paper 1 Technical principles, Designing and Making principles and Specialist knowledge 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 120 marks, 30% of A Level Short and extended responses Paper 2 Product Analysis and Commercial Manufacture 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 80 marks, 20% of A Level Section A Product Analysis 30 marks. Up to 6 short answer questions based on visuals. Section B Commercial Manufacture 50 marks. Short and extended responses. Non Examined Assessment (Coursework) exploration Designing, making, analysis and evaluation Approximately 40 hours 100 marks, 50% of A Level
