Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

At Key Stage 5, students study the new AQA A-level Design and Technology: Product Design Specification. We teach the enhanced new course that is modern and relevant, so students can learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices. The new qualifications place greater emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. We encourage our students to apply for design related degree courses at university. We will support you through out the UCAS application process (personal statement), portfolio creation and interview skills. Number of lessons per week: 5 Year 12 - Mock NEA - None exam assessment. Context challenge project set by MV. -Technical principles: Theory lessons with weekly topic test -School set exam at the end of the year (one paper). Year 13 - NEA - None exam assessment. Context challenge project set by students. -Designing and making principles: Theory lessons with weekly topic test -National A-Level exam at the end of the year (two papers).