Design and Technology are combined in this A Level course which will give you a broader knowledge of the subject. The course will equip you with design skills for the future. It will help you to recognise and interpret design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impact on today’s world.
We follow the Eduqas (part of WJEC) specification.
Mr Mottley
Head of Design and Technology
We will encourage and nurture your creativity and innovation and aim to give you the confidence to innovate and produce creative design solutions as you develop your own design brief with a client and/or end user. It is expected that you are passionate about designing and have an aptitude for creativity and problem solving. You should also have a sound knowledge of materials and commercial manufacturing techniques. You will need enthusiasm, commitment, an open creative mind and a willingness to learn. This course will give you an opportunity to consider careers such as a product designer, industrial designer, interior designer, spatial designer, automotive designer, architect, mechanical engineer, systems engineer, aeronautical engineer and graphic designer, to name a few.
Year 1
In Year 12 you will develop and enhance your design and practical skills and technical knowledge through small scale projects.
Year 2
In Year 13 you will complete the Design and Make Project in your chosen material.
Assessment
Component 1: Design and technology in the 21st Century
This consists of a written exam lasting 3 hours and makes up 50% of the A Level. The exam paper includes a mix of structured and extended writing questions assessing your knowledge and understanding of technical principles and designing and making principles, along with your ability to analyse and evaluate wider issues in design and technology.
Component 2: Design and make project
This is a non-exam assessment that takes place over 80 hours and makes up 50% of the A Level. It consists of a sustained design and make project, based on a brief developed by the candidate, assessing your ability to: identify, investigate and outline design possibilities, design and make prototypes; and analyse and evaluate design decisions and outcomes.
Entry Requirements
Students can be accepted from any of the GCSE D&T disciplines, but Resistant Materials, Product Design or Graphic Products is the more standard route. You will need a Grade 6 in any of these subjects as this course is demanding.
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