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. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into 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. Over the two-year course, students will study a range of technical principles and design and make principles.
8 GCSEs at grades 5 or above with a minimum grade 6 in English, Maths, DT (or Art if DT not taken at GCSE)
There are 2 written exams worth a total of 50% of the overall grade and a non exam assessment worth the other 50%. Paper 1: Technical Principles 120 marks 30% of A Level. (2 hours 30 minutes) Paper 2: Designing and making principles 80 marks 20% of A Level. (1 hour 30 minutes) Non exam assessment: Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles in the form of a digital design portfolio with photographic evidence of final prototype. 100 marks 50%
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hackney |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY |
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. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into 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. Over the two-year course, students will study a range of technical principles and design and make principles.
8 GCSEs at grades 5 or above with a minimum grade 6 in English, Maths, DT (or Art if DT not taken at GCSE)
There are 2 written exams worth a total of 50% of the overall grade and a non exam assessment worth the other 50%. Paper 1: Technical Principles 120 marks 30% of A Level. (2 hours 30 minutes) Paper 2: Designing and making principles 80 marks 20% of A Level. (1 hour 30 minutes) Non exam assessment: Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles in the form of a digital design portfolio with photographic evidence of final prototype. 100 marks 50%
