This course enables students to participate successfully and with confidence in an increasingly technological world. Students will learn from the wider influences on the subject including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Study will focus on core technical and designing and making principles, in the context of fashion and textiles and the development of additional specialist knowledge in order to prepare students for progression into either higher education or careers in this sector. • Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. • Students will learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices.
Grade 6 GCSE Design & Technology Textiles or Grade 6 GCSE in Art
Students will sit all of their exams at the end of the two years: Paper One: 2.5hrs 30% Paper Two: 1.5hrs 20% There is a full design and make project to be completed during the second year of the course which accounts for 50% of the final exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY |
This course enables students to participate successfully and with confidence in an increasingly technological world. Students will learn from the wider influences on the subject including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Study will focus on core technical and designing and making principles, in the context of fashion and textiles and the development of additional specialist knowledge in order to prepare students for progression into either higher education or careers in this sector. • Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. • Students will learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices.
Grade 6 GCSE Design & Technology Textiles or Grade 6 GCSE in Art
Students will sit all of their exams at the end of the two years: Paper One: 2.5hrs 30% Paper Two: 1.5hrs 20% There is a full design and make project to be completed during the second year of the course which accounts for 50% of the final exam.