This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in several careers, especially those in the engineering and creative industries. In preparation for this, students 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. Subject content is split into three key sections with suggested opportunities to deliver relevant integrated mathematics and science skills. With imaginative problem-solving at the heart, students develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products. They also explore, design, create and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design contexts. In addition, students develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles for product design; and gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, along with the skills sought by top higher education institutions and potential employers.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school.
Paper 1 What’s assessed • Technical principles • Designing and making principles • Specialist knowledge How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks • 25 % of A-level Questions A mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. Paper 2 What’s assessed • Technical principles • Designing and making principles • Specialist knowledge How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks • 25 % of A-level Questions Section A: Product analysis • 40 marks available. • Up to six short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture • 60 marks. • Two extended response questions worth a total of 30 marks each. Non-exam assessment (NEA) What’s assessed Practical application of: • Technical principles • Designing and making principles • Specialist knowledge How it’s assessed • Single substantial design and make task • 100 marks • 50 % of A-level • Approximately 40 hours in duration • Written or electronic portfolio with photographic evidence of outcome • Assessment criteria to include: • exploration • designing • making • analysis and evaluation The above will be assessed holistically. Task(s) Students will undertake substantial design tasks and produce a final prototype. The context of the task will be determined by the student.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,330 - £20,460 |
| Address | Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW |
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in several careers, especially those in the engineering and creative industries. In preparation for this, students 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. Subject content is split into three key sections with suggested opportunities to deliver relevant integrated mathematics and science skills. With imaginative problem-solving at the heart, students develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products. They also explore, design, create and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design contexts. In addition, students develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles for product design; and gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, along with the skills sought by top higher education institutions and potential employers.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview and offers made are conditional on achieving at least four Grade 7/A at GCSE. At this stage, we will also ask for a reference from the pupil’s current school.
Paper 1 What’s assessed • Technical principles • Designing and making principles • Specialist knowledge How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks • 25 % of A-level Questions A mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. Paper 2 What’s assessed • Technical principles • Designing and making principles • Specialist knowledge How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 100 marks • 25 % of A-level Questions Section A: Product analysis • 40 marks available. • Up to six short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture • 60 marks. • Two extended response questions worth a total of 30 marks each. Non-exam assessment (NEA) What’s assessed Practical application of: • Technical principles • Designing and making principles • Specialist knowledge How it’s assessed • Single substantial design and make task • 100 marks • 50 % of A-level • Approximately 40 hours in duration • Written or electronic portfolio with photographic evidence of outcome • Assessment criteria to include: • exploration • designing • making • analysis and evaluation The above will be assessed holistically. Task(s) Students will undertake substantial design tasks and produce a final prototype. The context of the task will be determined by the student.
