A level Design and Technology provides a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products. The course is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject which encourages learners to use creativity and imagination. The course covers a wide range of disciplines and can be tailored to the interests and skills of the pupils. (Engineering, Materials Technology, Construction and Graphics etc). You will learn how to visually record your work, conduct relevant research, and use the work of others to help you develop your own ideas. You will also experiment with a range of materials and manufacturing processes as well as planning, modifying and reviewing your own work. YEAR 1 Year 1 will incorporate skills-based mini projects which will cover the basics of a wide range of manufacturing techniques and use of materials from a variety of disciplines. You will learn how to use an iterative approach to design and learn how you can develop concepts using this type of design. In January of year 1, you will begin your coursework project which will count towards your final grade. You will need to use the knowledge you have gained from the skills-based mini projects, inspiration from the innovation awards and your own personal interests to inform your project. YEAR 2 Year 2 will be a continuation of the coursework element started in January of year 1, you will have until February to complete this. Students are required to design and make a project based on a brief developed by the candidate. The portfolio of work completed will need to include a practical outcome, research, materials testing, developments, conceptual product manufacture and evaluations. Once the coursework element (component 2) is complete students will have time to focus on and prepare for the written exam (component 1). Whilst many elements will have been covered throughout the coursework based project we will prepare you with revision techniques, cover key exam content and technical theory including Maths and Science elements.
- A minimum of a grade 5 in another creative GCSE is required. - The minimum qualification for entry into Wickersley Sixth Form is five grade 4s at GCSE (or equivalent), including Maths and English
Your overall success on the course is measured by your ability to evidence the four Assessment Objectives, set by WJEC. These are detailed in the WJEC Specification for GCE Design and Technology. The course is split evenly, 50% coursework, 50% exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1JL |
A level Design and Technology provides a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products. The course is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject which encourages learners to use creativity and imagination. The course covers a wide range of disciplines and can be tailored to the interests and skills of the pupils. (Engineering, Materials Technology, Construction and Graphics etc). You will learn how to visually record your work, conduct relevant research, and use the work of others to help you develop your own ideas. You will also experiment with a range of materials and manufacturing processes as well as planning, modifying and reviewing your own work. YEAR 1 Year 1 will incorporate skills-based mini projects which will cover the basics of a wide range of manufacturing techniques and use of materials from a variety of disciplines. You will learn how to use an iterative approach to design and learn how you can develop concepts using this type of design. In January of year 1, you will begin your coursework project which will count towards your final grade. You will need to use the knowledge you have gained from the skills-based mini projects, inspiration from the innovation awards and your own personal interests to inform your project. YEAR 2 Year 2 will be a continuation of the coursework element started in January of year 1, you will have until February to complete this. Students are required to design and make a project based on a brief developed by the candidate. The portfolio of work completed will need to include a practical outcome, research, materials testing, developments, conceptual product manufacture and evaluations. Once the coursework element (component 2) is complete students will have time to focus on and prepare for the written exam (component 1). Whilst many elements will have been covered throughout the coursework based project we will prepare you with revision techniques, cover key exam content and technical theory including Maths and Science elements.
- A minimum of a grade 5 in another creative GCSE is required. - The minimum qualification for entry into Wickersley Sixth Form is five grade 4s at GCSE (or equivalent), including Maths and English
Your overall success on the course is measured by your ability to evidence the four Assessment Objectives, set by WJEC. These are detailed in the WJEC Specification for GCE Design and Technology. The course is split evenly, 50% coursework, 50% exam.