This is suitable for students seeking to develop their designing and making skills to a more advanced and complex level. The course encourages creativity whilst ensuring that students have a good body of knowledge and understanding from which to design and make. The course has significantly changed and now encompasses the content of the previous A-level courses of Graphic Products and Resistant Materials to provide students with a broader understanding of products, materials and design. This wider understanding will provide students with a better foundation of knowledge in order to progress to Level 4 courses. There are two units altogether (Coursework and Theory) which are weighted; 50% for the written theory paper (component 1) and 50% for coursework (component 2). This course is suited to students who have taken GCSE in Technology. In Design & Technology you will work both independently and with others in order to: research, analyse, design, manufacture and evaluate new and existing products. Students will have a special designated area and a workshop to work in during free periods and study sessions, which is just for the Sixth Form. Lockers and individual shelving will be provided so that practical work can be stored. During this time, tools and equipment can be used, and a booking-in system for extra help and support with the technician is also provided. Computers and an A3 colour printer are also available. Students will need to be able to work independently on their practical work with supervision and guidance from their teachers. Architecture, Product Design, Surveying, Interior Design, Furniture Design, Vehicle Design, Garden Design, Computer Animation, Set Design, Packaging Design, Engineering, Advertising and Graphic Design. https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/_site/data/files/post16/1665D110BFBC2774CA4DFED150071DED.pdf#page=16
5 in either Resistant Materials, Graphics or Textiles CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL candidates must have: 9 A-level: at least three 9-6 grades in addition to a 5 in English Language and a 5 in Maths For internal Year 11 students only, the Academy offers a BTEC Extended Diploma. The entry criteria for BTEC is: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied.
Exam 50% of total grade 120 Marks Written examination 2.30 hrs Topic 1: Materials Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials Topic 3: Processes and techniques Topic 4: Digital technologies Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products Topic 6: Effects of technological developments Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment Topic 10: Current legislation Topic 11: Information handling, modelling and forward planning Topic 12: Further processes and techniques. NEA (non-examined assessment) 50% of total grade 120 Marks The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate a project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype. The portfolio will contain four parts: Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design Identification and investigation of a design possibility, investigation of client/end user needs, wants and values, research and production of a specification. Part 2: Designing a prototype Design ideas, development of design idea, final design solution, review of development and final design and communication of design ideas. Part 3: Making a final prototype Design, manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and equipment and quality and accuracy. Part 4: Evaluating own design and prototype Testing and evaluation.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ |
This is suitable for students seeking to develop their designing and making skills to a more advanced and complex level. The course encourages creativity whilst ensuring that students have a good body of knowledge and understanding from which to design and make. The course has significantly changed and now encompasses the content of the previous A-level courses of Graphic Products and Resistant Materials to provide students with a broader understanding of products, materials and design. This wider understanding will provide students with a better foundation of knowledge in order to progress to Level 4 courses. There are two units altogether (Coursework and Theory) which are weighted; 50% for the written theory paper (component 1) and 50% for coursework (component 2). This course is suited to students who have taken GCSE in Technology. In Design & Technology you will work both independently and with others in order to: research, analyse, design, manufacture and evaluate new and existing products. Students will have a special designated area and a workshop to work in during free periods and study sessions, which is just for the Sixth Form. Lockers and individual shelving will be provided so that practical work can be stored. During this time, tools and equipment can be used, and a booking-in system for extra help and support with the technician is also provided. Computers and an A3 colour printer are also available. Students will need to be able to work independently on their practical work with supervision and guidance from their teachers. Architecture, Product Design, Surveying, Interior Design, Furniture Design, Vehicle Design, Garden Design, Computer Animation, Set Design, Packaging Design, Engineering, Advertising and Graphic Design. https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/_site/data/files/post16/1665D110BFBC2774CA4DFED150071DED.pdf#page=16
5 in either Resistant Materials, Graphics or Textiles CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL candidates must have: 9 A-level: at least three 9-6 grades in addition to a 5 in English Language and a 5 in Maths For internal Year 11 students only, the Academy offers a BTEC Extended Diploma. The entry criteria for BTEC is: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied.
Exam 50% of total grade 120 Marks Written examination 2.30 hrs Topic 1: Materials Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials Topic 3: Processes and techniques Topic 4: Digital technologies Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products Topic 6: Effects of technological developments Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment Topic 10: Current legislation Topic 11: Information handling, modelling and forward planning Topic 12: Further processes and techniques. NEA (non-examined assessment) 50% of total grade 120 Marks The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate a project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype. The portfolio will contain four parts: Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design Identification and investigation of a design possibility, investigation of client/end user needs, wants and values, research and production of a specification. Part 2: Designing a prototype Design ideas, development of design idea, final design solution, review of development and final design and communication of design ideas. Part 3: Making a final prototype Design, manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and equipment and quality and accuracy. Part 4: Evaluating own design and prototype Testing and evaluation.
