At A Level Design Technology, we encourage students to think creatively, take risks and develop innovative solutions to real-world design challenges. Whilst instilling an appreciation for sustainability and ethical considerations, emphasising responsible design practices that minimise the environmental impact. Students will have a comprehensive understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies, equipping students with the technical prowess needed to design and produce high-quality products. Throughout the course, students will nurture their analytical and critical thinking skills through the iterative design process to evaluate designs, make informed decisions and continuously improve their prototypes. The A Level course gives you the freedom to design and make outcomes within any context that suits you, creating a portfolio of outstanding work. The course contains content which will jump into science and maths giving contextual understanding and application, this will reflect 15% of the examination content. Technical knowledge of materials and design principles will form the basis of the remaining theoretical content. The course is taught in a linear format with both examination papers taken on completion of the second year.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Examination Paper 1 – 2.5 hrs – 30% A mixture of short and extended responses and Technical principles Examination Paper 2 – 1.5 hrs – 20% • Mixture of short and extended responses • Product analysis • Commercial Manufacture NEA- 50% Students own design context
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
At A Level Design Technology, we encourage students to think creatively, take risks and develop innovative solutions to real-world design challenges. Whilst instilling an appreciation for sustainability and ethical considerations, emphasising responsible design practices that minimise the environmental impact. Students will have a comprehensive understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies, equipping students with the technical prowess needed to design and produce high-quality products. Throughout the course, students will nurture their analytical and critical thinking skills through the iterative design process to evaluate designs, make informed decisions and continuously improve their prototypes. The A Level course gives you the freedom to design and make outcomes within any context that suits you, creating a portfolio of outstanding work. The course contains content which will jump into science and maths giving contextual understanding and application, this will reflect 15% of the examination content. Technical knowledge of materials and design principles will form the basis of the remaining theoretical content. The course is taught in a linear format with both examination papers taken on completion of the second year.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Examination Paper 1 – 2.5 hrs – 30% A mixture of short and extended responses and Technical principles Examination Paper 2 – 1.5 hrs – 20% • Mixture of short and extended responses • Product analysis • Commercial Manufacture NEA- 50% Students own design context