This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature. GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 5. GCSE Design & Technology Minimum of grade 5.
Paper 1 Technical principles Mixture of short answer and extended response, covering all technical principles of Product Design including performance characteristics of materials and advanced manufacturing technology Examined 2 hours 30 minutes - 30% of A Level. Paper 2 Designing and making principles Mixture of short and extended response Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions Examined 1 hour 30 minutes. 20% of A Level. Non examined assessment (NEA) Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype. Substantial design and make task. 50% of A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature. GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 5. GCSE Design & Technology Minimum of grade 5.
Paper 1 Technical principles Mixture of short answer and extended response, covering all technical principles of Product Design including performance characteristics of materials and advanced manufacturing technology Examined 2 hours 30 minutes - 30% of A Level. Paper 2 Designing and making principles Mixture of short and extended response Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions Examined 1 hour 30 minutes. 20% of A Level. Non examined assessment (NEA) Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype. Substantial design and make task. 50% of A Level.