Students enjoy three purpose built rooms; the Design Studio is equipped with 20 laptops running industry standard design software ‘Solidworks’ along with Adobe’s and Microsoft’s creative suite of software; Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Word etc and 2D vector software. All computers are linked to the room’s A3 printer. Teachers have the ability to teach wirelessly with their iPads in the Design Studio thanks to the Apple TV connected to the projector. The Prototype workshop is equipped with a laser cutter, 3D printer, milling machines, metal and wood turning lathes and forge, along with other machines facilitating work in various materials including wood, metal, plastics, and fibre glass. Sixth Form students have access to a designated Design Office; a professional and purpose built environment with a library and seven computers, loaded with Solidworks, Adobe’s and Microsoft’s suite as well as 2D drawing software. All computers are connected to the room’s A3 printer as well as to the Apple TV connected to the office’s flat screen TV. A Level students also have access to the department’s laptops whenever required.
At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics. Grade 6 or above in Design & Technology.
Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology Weighting: 50% Marks: 120 Length of paper: 2 hours 30 minutes Non-exam assessment: Independent Design and make Project Weighting: 50% Marks: 120 • The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate a project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype. • The portfolio will contain approximately 40 sides of A3 paper (or electronic equivalent). • There are four parts to the assessment: − Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design. Identification and investigation of a design possibility, investigation of client/end user needs, wants and values, research and production of a specification. − Part 2: Designing a prototype. Design ideas, development of design idea, final design solution, review of development and final design and communication of design ideas. − Part 3: Making a final prototype. Design, manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and equipment and quality and accuracy. − Part 4: Evaluating own design and prototype. Testing and evaluation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,085 - £20,193 |
| Address | Church Street, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
Students enjoy three purpose built rooms; the Design Studio is equipped with 20 laptops running industry standard design software ‘Solidworks’ along with Adobe’s and Microsoft’s creative suite of software; Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Word etc and 2D vector software. All computers are linked to the room’s A3 printer. Teachers have the ability to teach wirelessly with their iPads in the Design Studio thanks to the Apple TV connected to the projector. The Prototype workshop is equipped with a laser cutter, 3D printer, milling machines, metal and wood turning lathes and forge, along with other machines facilitating work in various materials including wood, metal, plastics, and fibre glass. Sixth Form students have access to a designated Design Office; a professional and purpose built environment with a library and seven computers, loaded with Solidworks, Adobe’s and Microsoft’s suite as well as 2D drawing software. All computers are connected to the room’s A3 printer as well as to the Apple TV connected to the office’s flat screen TV. A Level students also have access to the department’s laptops whenever required.
At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics. Grade 6 or above in Design & Technology.
Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology Weighting: 50% Marks: 120 Length of paper: 2 hours 30 minutes Non-exam assessment: Independent Design and make Project Weighting: 50% Marks: 120 • The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate a project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype. • The portfolio will contain approximately 40 sides of A3 paper (or electronic equivalent). • There are four parts to the assessment: − Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design. Identification and investigation of a design possibility, investigation of client/end user needs, wants and values, research and production of a specification. − Part 2: Designing a prototype. Design ideas, development of design idea, final design solution, review of development and final design and communication of design ideas. − Part 3: Making a final prototype. Design, manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and equipment and quality and accuracy. − Part 4: Evaluating own design and prototype. Testing and evaluation.