Design and Technology
Scarborough College - North Yorkshire
01723360620
Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Course summary

Aims • 1. A sense of curiosity as you acquire the skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning and action through inquiry into the technological world around you. • Initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to identify and resolve complex social and technological problems through reasoned ethical decision-making. • An ability to understand and express ideas confidently and creatively using a variety of communication techniques through collaboration with others.

Entry requirements

Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 (60%) Human factors and ergonomics Resource management and sustainable production Modelling Final Production Innovation and Design Classic design Internal Assessment Task (40%) At SL, the design project requires students to identify a problem and develop a solution. It is assessed against four common criteria: Analysis of a design opportunity Conceptual design Development of a detailed design Testing and evaluation

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressFiley Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA