Course information
Design and Technology (Product Design)
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School - Barnet
02084492984
High Street, Barnet, EN5 5RR
Course summary

How will I learn? You will learn through a mixture of theory and practical lessons focusing on creativity and innovation. You will work in teams and individually to explore and debate your design challenges. What can I do at the end of the course? This course is for you if you are looking toward a career in the creative industry including product design anddevelopment, fashion and textiles, Graphic Design, Web Design, Architecture or Engineering. What will I learn? You will be taught how to develop a design project from beginning of the design problem through to realisation of your product and advertising it to your target market. You will work much more independently than you did at GCSE but will have full use of the workshops and the Sixth Form D&T room for independent working and study.

Entry requirements

At least three GCSEs at Grade 6 or above in relevant subjects and GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above. A Grade 6 or above in GCSE D&T. Students who have not studied D&T at GCSE level will be considered on an individual basis.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century · Written examination: 3 hours (A level) · 50% of qualification · The examination includes a mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions assessing learners' knowledge and understanding. Component 2: Design and make task · Non-exam assessment: 80 hours (A level) · 50% of qualification · A level students have freedom to investigate and use the process of iteration before deciding upon a final design brief.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarnet
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHigh Street, Barnet, EN5 5RR