Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical course. It has been designed to strengthen learners’ critical thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to design and make high quality products that solve real world problems. Pupils will consider their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values. Course content Student’s work is mainly workshop based using a variety of graphic, resistant and compliant materials. The knowledge and understanding required for the examination will take the form of detailed studies, essays and reports conducted throughout the course. Teaching takes the form of lectures, discussion, videos, visits and workshop projects.
Name: Design & Technology: Product Design Qualification title: Design & Technology: Product Design Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment *Please note new specifications for D&T have not been finalised by the exam boards. A decision as to which board we use will be taken in the spring term. AS Level ‘Principles of’ Written Paper (Unit 1) 75 marks 1 hour 45 minutes - 50% of total A level Product Development (Units 2 & 3) 75 Marks Approx. 30 hours Non-exam assessment – 50% of total A Level A Level ‘Principles of’ Written Paper (Unit 1) 75 Marks 1 hour 30 minutes – 25% of total A Level Design written Paper (Unit 2) 75 marks 2 hours 30 minutes – 25% of total A Level Iterative Design Project (Units 3 & 4) 150 marks Approx. 45 hours Non-exam assessment – 50% of total A Level Awarding TBC Created 20151119 14:30:18 Updated 20161103 15:18:56
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