A Level Design & Technology is back on the Latymer curriculum from September 2022! We offer three possible pathways: Design Engineering, Product Design and Textiles. Students will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to 21st century creative, engineering and manufacturing industries. With a focus on iterative design to equip them with valuable critical thinking skills needed for higher education and industry. OCR is the exam board for A Level Design & Technology. Design Engineering Although A Level Design Engineering is not essential to studying engineering at university, we strongly recommend it, as it gives students a practical, hands-on understanding of materials, systems and mechanisms that will give them a huge advantage over their peers who have only studied engineering academically (i.e. Maths, Further Maths, Physics). Design Engineering covers the study of systems, robotics, mechanisms, electronics and all the other more technical aspects of the Design & Technology spectrum. Product Design This is the study of designing and making with a focus on human factors and aesthetics. Students analyse existing products, demonstrate applied mathematical skills, demonstrate their technical knowledge of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes and techniques. They also undertake case studies to demonstrate their understanding of wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact on the design and manufacturing industries. Textiles Similar to Product Design, but with a focus on products made from fabrics.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Haselbury Road, London, N9 9TN |
A Level Design & Technology is back on the Latymer curriculum from September 2022! We offer three possible pathways: Design Engineering, Product Design and Textiles. Students will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to 21st century creative, engineering and manufacturing industries. With a focus on iterative design to equip them with valuable critical thinking skills needed for higher education and industry. OCR is the exam board for A Level Design & Technology. Design Engineering Although A Level Design Engineering is not essential to studying engineering at university, we strongly recommend it, as it gives students a practical, hands-on understanding of materials, systems and mechanisms that will give them a huge advantage over their peers who have only studied engineering academically (i.e. Maths, Further Maths, Physics). Design Engineering covers the study of systems, robotics, mechanisms, electronics and all the other more technical aspects of the Design & Technology spectrum. Product Design This is the study of designing and making with a focus on human factors and aesthetics. Students analyse existing products, demonstrate applied mathematical skills, demonstrate their technical knowledge of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes and techniques. They also undertake case studies to demonstrate their understanding of wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact on the design and manufacturing industries. Textiles Similar to Product Design, but with a focus on products made from fabrics.