Design and Technology (D&T) helps to equip students with the essential skills required to participate effectively in the highly technological world in which we live today. An important feature of D&T is that it makes immediate and practical use of knowledge and skills from other subjects. The core skills of innovation, creative problem-solving, a thorough understanding of aesthetics, social and environmental issues, industrial practices and the effective use of ICT make D&T students a highly attractive proposition for employers and universities alike.
This course is open to all students who have gained a 6 or above at GCSE in Design and Technology (Resistant Materials, Electronic Products or Graphic Products). Students who have studied other Design and Technology disciplines may be considered for this course but consultation with the Head of Department is advised to determine suitability.
Paper 1: • Written paper; Core technical principles and core designing and making principles (2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks). • A mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. 25% weighting of final qualification. Paper 2: • Written paper; A mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions (1 hour 30 minutes, 100 marks). • 25% weighting of final qualification. Section A – Product analysis and six short answer questions based on pictures of products. Section B – Commercial manufacture – Short and extended response questions. Non-Exam Assessment: • Design and Making Practice (45 hours, 100 marks). • Practical application of technical principles and specialist knowledge through a design and make project. A digital design portfolio and final product prototype. 50% weighting of final qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD |
Design and Technology (D&T) helps to equip students with the essential skills required to participate effectively in the highly technological world in which we live today. An important feature of D&T is that it makes immediate and practical use of knowledge and skills from other subjects. The core skills of innovation, creative problem-solving, a thorough understanding of aesthetics, social and environmental issues, industrial practices and the effective use of ICT make D&T students a highly attractive proposition for employers and universities alike.
This course is open to all students who have gained a 6 or above at GCSE in Design and Technology (Resistant Materials, Electronic Products or Graphic Products). Students who have studied other Design and Technology disciplines may be considered for this course but consultation with the Head of Department is advised to determine suitability.
Paper 1: • Written paper; Core technical principles and core designing and making principles (2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks). • A mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. 25% weighting of final qualification. Paper 2: • Written paper; A mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions (1 hour 30 minutes, 100 marks). • 25% weighting of final qualification. Section A – Product analysis and six short answer questions based on pictures of products. Section B – Commercial manufacture – Short and extended response questions. Non-Exam Assessment: • Design and Making Practice (45 hours, 100 marks). • Practical application of technical principles and specialist knowledge through a design and make project. A digital design portfolio and final product prototype. 50% weighting of final qualification.