The Design & Technology course encompasses the true essence of design. In the course, students will develop a broad view and understanding of Design & Technology, developing their capacity to design and make products to solve problems. The course also considers broader issues including the complex relationships between design, society, environment, materials, manufacture and marketing. Recognised as a Centre of Excellence, the Product Design studio is fully equipped with all the latest technologies and equipment, giving students access to some of the very best facilities the design industry has to offer.
Students should have achieved at least a Level 6 in GCSE Design & Technology. A major prerequisite of this course is that the student can draw and be comfortable using computers.
Students will be assessed at the end of the U6 year across two components. Component 1: Principles of Design & Technology, is a 2 hours and 30 minutes written examination (50%). The paper includes calculations, short-open and open-response questions, as well as extended writing questions focused on a range of topics relating to the design and manufacturing industries. Component 2: Independent Design & Make Project is a non-examined assessment (50%) where students must undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate the project. This will test their skills in the designing and making of a fully working product.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,970 - £38,634 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £17,622 - £19,449 |
| Address | Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH |
The Design & Technology course encompasses the true essence of design. In the course, students will develop a broad view and understanding of Design & Technology, developing their capacity to design and make products to solve problems. The course also considers broader issues including the complex relationships between design, society, environment, materials, manufacture and marketing. Recognised as a Centre of Excellence, the Product Design studio is fully equipped with all the latest technologies and equipment, giving students access to some of the very best facilities the design industry has to offer.
Students should have achieved at least a Level 6 in GCSE Design & Technology. A major prerequisite of this course is that the student can draw and be comfortable using computers.
Students will be assessed at the end of the U6 year across two components. Component 1: Principles of Design & Technology, is a 2 hours and 30 minutes written examination (50%). The paper includes calculations, short-open and open-response questions, as well as extended writing questions focused on a range of topics relating to the design and manufacturing industries. Component 2: Independent Design & Make Project is a non-examined assessment (50%) where students must undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate the project. This will test their skills in the designing and making of a fully working product.