This course will enable you to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impact on today’s world. Design and Technology opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Many universities offer a variety of D.T. related courses. To name but a few: Engineering degrees (when combined with Mathematics A Levels), Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Packaging Design, Sports Equipment Design and Transport Design. The skills also prepare students for courses such as Ergonomics, Urban Planning and Graphics based degrees. You may also choose to study D.T., not because you intend to have a career in that area, but you simply enjoy it and it will provide you with the UMS points needed to follow your chosen career.
GCSE at grade B/6 in Design and Technology Product Design. This course has an emphasis on Maths and Science and you would be expected to have good GCSE grades in these subjects.
COURSE CONTENT Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (50% of the qualification) • Performance characteristics of materials • Processes and techniques • Digital technologies • Factors influencing the development of products • Potential hazards and risks • Features of manufacturing industries • Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment • Current legislation • Information handling • Modelling and forward planning Assessment: Written Paper – 2hrs 30 mins This paper includes: calculation, short open response questions and extended written questions, for example - analysis and evaluation of design decisions and outcomes against a technical principle for prototypes made by others, and analysis and evaluation of wider issues in Design and Technology including social, moral, ethical and environmental impacts. 15% of this paper will be higher tier (and above) Maths-based questions. Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (50% of the qualification) Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate project which consists of a portfolio and a working prototype. There are four parts to the assessment covering the identification of a design problem, developing the design, making the prototype and evaluation of both the design and the final prototype. Assessment This project will be internally assessed and externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,900 - £34,620 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,240 - £20,430 |
| Address | 51 Bootham, York, YO30 7BU |
This course will enable you to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impact on today’s world. Design and Technology opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Many universities offer a variety of D.T. related courses. To name but a few: Engineering degrees (when combined with Mathematics A Levels), Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Packaging Design, Sports Equipment Design and Transport Design. The skills also prepare students for courses such as Ergonomics, Urban Planning and Graphics based degrees. You may also choose to study D.T., not because you intend to have a career in that area, but you simply enjoy it and it will provide you with the UMS points needed to follow your chosen career.
GCSE at grade B/6 in Design and Technology Product Design. This course has an emphasis on Maths and Science and you would be expected to have good GCSE grades in these subjects.
COURSE CONTENT Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (50% of the qualification) • Performance characteristics of materials • Processes and techniques • Digital technologies • Factors influencing the development of products • Potential hazards and risks • Features of manufacturing industries • Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment • Current legislation • Information handling • Modelling and forward planning Assessment: Written Paper – 2hrs 30 mins This paper includes: calculation, short open response questions and extended written questions, for example - analysis and evaluation of design decisions and outcomes against a technical principle for prototypes made by others, and analysis and evaluation of wider issues in Design and Technology including social, moral, ethical and environmental impacts. 15% of this paper will be higher tier (and above) Maths-based questions. Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (50% of the qualification) Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate project which consists of a portfolio and a working prototype. There are four parts to the assessment covering the identification of a design problem, developing the design, making the prototype and evaluation of both the design and the final prototype. Assessment This project will be internally assessed and externally moderated.