Design and Technology is an exciting subject which will build a wide range of skills that are transferrable to the “real world”. The Design and Technology Department’s A Level results are very good with students frequently gaining their highest grades in this subject area. Students’ performance is monitored closely through their personal project time plans enabling them to develop a partnership approach with their teachers towards study. Any problems are quickly identified, discussed and dealt with promptly. Students are encouraged to work in the department outside of timetabled lesson time when they can make good use of the excellent facilities and support from Design and Technology staff. COURSE CONTENT Component 1– Exam 50% Topic 1: Materials Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials Topic 3: Processes and techniques Topic 4: Digital technologies Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products Topic 6: Effects of technological developments Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment Topic 10: Current legislation Topic 11: Information handling, Modelling and forward planning Topic 12: Further processes and techniques. Component 2—Non-Exam Assessment 50% Students individually and/or in consultation with a client/end user identify a problem and design context. Students will develop a range of potential solutions which include the use of computer aided design and evidence of modelling. Students will be expected to make decisions about the designing and development of the prototype in conjunction with the opinions of the client/end user. Students will realise one potential solution through practical-making activities with evidence of project management and plan for production. ASSESSMENT Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (Paper code: 9DT0/01)* Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 50% of the qualification 120 marks Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (Paper code: 9DT0/02) Non-examined assessment 50% of the qualification 120 marks
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
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| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE |
Design and Technology is an exciting subject which will build a wide range of skills that are transferrable to the “real world”. The Design and Technology Department’s A Level results are very good with students frequently gaining their highest grades in this subject area. Students’ performance is monitored closely through their personal project time plans enabling them to develop a partnership approach with their teachers towards study. Any problems are quickly identified, discussed and dealt with promptly. Students are encouraged to work in the department outside of timetabled lesson time when they can make good use of the excellent facilities and support from Design and Technology staff. COURSE CONTENT Component 1– Exam 50% Topic 1: Materials Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials Topic 3: Processes and techniques Topic 4: Digital technologies Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products Topic 6: Effects of technological developments Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment Topic 10: Current legislation Topic 11: Information handling, Modelling and forward planning Topic 12: Further processes and techniques. Component 2—Non-Exam Assessment 50% Students individually and/or in consultation with a client/end user identify a problem and design context. Students will develop a range of potential solutions which include the use of computer aided design and evidence of modelling. Students will be expected to make decisions about the designing and development of the prototype in conjunction with the opinions of the client/end user. Students will realise one potential solution through practical-making activities with evidence of project management and plan for production. ASSESSMENT Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (Paper code: 9DT0/01)* Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 50% of the qualification 120 marks Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (Paper code: 9DT0/02) Non-examined assessment 50% of the qualification 120 marks