Design and Technology

Assessment

The course comprises of 50% coursework and at the end of year 2 there will be 2x 25% exam. Maths skills will make up 15% of the exam and will be taught across both years. Some science aspects will be included in the final project portfolio. The course combines everything you have enjoyed so far in Design Technology, mixing graphic design with engineering and manufacturing in a range of materials from specialist card, wood, metal and plastic to glass reinforced plastic, concrete and carbon fibre. It is flexible and allows you to focus your work on your own area of interest. Theories: Materials/ Performance / Processes / Digital Technologies/ Manufacturing Industries/ Sustainability/ Legislation/ Project Management / Enterprise/ Marketing / Critical Analysis Teaching is shared by teachers to utilise their specialist knowledge. In Y12 you will be learning and applying theories in a range of short design and making assignments from Interior designing and modelling to designing and making a 3D printed handheld devices, enabling you to have some fun, and express your creativity. Mini tasks enable you to use equipment such as the bandsaw, lathes, brazing hearth, mig welder etc without having to go through the whole design process. In Y13 more in depth theories are studied and applied in an independent design and make project of your choice. We are focused on giving you the tools, knowledge and information you need to become more effective, more experienced and more efficient.