Design Technology
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Course summary
Learners in Design Technology: Product Design are expected to produce a portfolio of work which include research, investigation, designing, development and manufacturing of a product in relation to a design brief they have developed in conjunction with a client/company or organisation. Learners will have opportunities to be creative through practical skills and theoretical knowledge and giving them the confidence to succeed in a number of different sectors of Engineering, Architecture and Product Design.They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Learners will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
Entry Requirements
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As published by the school
Course Requirements GCSE Design and Technology Grade 6 GCSE 3D Design Grade 6 Maths or Physics Grade 5
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Assessment
Assessment There are 2 units of work that learners will complete as part of the course. This will include the Exam Assessment Unit: where learners will complete 2 written papers and a Non Exam Assessment Unit: where learners will complete a portfolio of work and final prototype. The Non Examination Assessment will be assessed by the teacher and moderated by the exam board.
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