Although we frequently think that political leaders have shaped the world we live in, when you take a moment to think about it, you realize that the world we live in today has actually been shaped by designers. From the everyday products that we use, through to the transport systems, designers have been central to its development. Although engineers can make things work, designers have the vision. Designers strive to improve the relationship between people and product. Its all very well making something that works, but what if the consumers can’t understand it? Among the many benefits, this new specification is designed to encourage candidates to: -develop a broad view of design and technology -develop their capacity to design and make products -appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing.
GCSE Average: 4.8. GCSE, grade 5 in English, grade 5 in maths, grade 5 in design related subject.
Technical principles Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes 120 marks 30% of A-level Mixture of short answer and extended response. Designing and making principles Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes 80 marks 20% of A-level Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project 100 marks 50% of A-level
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
Although we frequently think that political leaders have shaped the world we live in, when you take a moment to think about it, you realize that the world we live in today has actually been shaped by designers. From the everyday products that we use, through to the transport systems, designers have been central to its development. Although engineers can make things work, designers have the vision. Designers strive to improve the relationship between people and product. Its all very well making something that works, but what if the consumers can’t understand it? Among the many benefits, this new specification is designed to encourage candidates to: -develop a broad view of design and technology -develop their capacity to design and make products -appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing.
GCSE Average: 4.8. GCSE, grade 5 in English, grade 5 in maths, grade 5 in design related subject.
Technical principles Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes 120 marks 30% of A-level Mixture of short answer and extended response. Designing and making principles Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes 80 marks 20% of A-level Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project 100 marks 50% of A-level
