A Level 3D Design is a two year course which explores a wide range of materials and commercial techniques used in the design industry today. This course is designed to offer learners the opportunity to work with a range of techniques closely linked to real world design and manufacture. Students will experience a design studio environment, where they will be given the opportunity to express their creativity using a wide range of media, such as virtual and traditional modelling techniques. Graphic presentation techniques will also play an important part in the presentation of ideas, such as sketching and computer-aided design. In Year 12, students will have the opportunity to explore a range of design and manufacturing assignments involving sculpture, architectural design and product design. Technical support will be provided to facilitate any 3D manufacture, and students will experience independent use of commercial machinery and tools with supervision. An opportunity to enrich creative studies will be provided through external visits to exhibitions and cultural visits. These experiences will provide some of the options needed to gather primary research (photographic evidence), which will be a desirable part of design exploration.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. In addition, a minimum of a grade 5 in Maths and English. It is also recommended to have a qualification in a technology subject and/or Art.
The course will consist of two units, one of which will be expressed through a creative portfolio, concept modelling and a final high quality 3D prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7RU |
A Level 3D Design is a two year course which explores a wide range of materials and commercial techniques used in the design industry today. This course is designed to offer learners the opportunity to work with a range of techniques closely linked to real world design and manufacture. Students will experience a design studio environment, where they will be given the opportunity to express their creativity using a wide range of media, such as virtual and traditional modelling techniques. Graphic presentation techniques will also play an important part in the presentation of ideas, such as sketching and computer-aided design. In Year 12, students will have the opportunity to explore a range of design and manufacturing assignments involving sculpture, architectural design and product design. Technical support will be provided to facilitate any 3D manufacture, and students will experience independent use of commercial machinery and tools with supervision. An opportunity to enrich creative studies will be provided through external visits to exhibitions and cultural visits. These experiences will provide some of the options needed to gather primary research (photographic evidence), which will be a desirable part of design exploration.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. In addition, a minimum of a grade 5 in Maths and English. It is also recommended to have a qualification in a technology subject and/or Art.
The course will consist of two units, one of which will be expressed through a creative portfolio, concept modelling and a final high quality 3D prototype.