Design and Technology (Product Design)
Course summary
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. All students will complete an NEA (Non-Examined Assessment), where they will find their own client, explore their wants and needs and solve their design problems, this is reflective of what happens in industry. Exhibition and gallery visits are an integral part of the course and students will be encouraged to visit them in their own time as well as planned visits in school.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Design and Technology | Grade 6 in Design and Technology | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
Design and Technology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Design and Technology (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for their best 8 GCSE subjects. Please use the following when calculating average point score: BTEC subjects (Distinction star= 8, Distinction=7, Merit=5.5, Pass=4) Students must have at least a GCSE grade 5 or above in Maths and English Additional GCSE Criteria: 6 in Graphics or Product Design (Can show evidence through art portfolio if not previously studied) *We will consider each student’s application on an individual basis. Students who achieve a high 5 in English or Maths would be considered for entry into the Sixth Form.
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Assessment
The exams and non-exam assessment will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives: • AO1: Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants. • AO2: Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose. • AO3: Analyse and evaluate: • design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others. • wider issues in design and technology. • AO4: Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of: • technical principles. • designing and making principles. COMPONENT MAXIMUM RAW MARK SCALING FACTOR MAXIMUM SCALED MARK Paper 1 120 x1 120 Paper 2 80 x1 80 NEA 100 x2 200 Total scaled mark: 400
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