This course aims to build design confidence in tomorrow’s young designers to enable them
to innovate and produce creative design solutions as they develop their own design brief with
a client/end user. You will use creativity and imagination to develop and moderate designs,
while acquiring subject knowledge in design technology, including how a product can be
developed through the stages of prototyping, realisation and commercial manufacture.
You will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of materials, components
and processes associated with the creation of products that can be tested and evaluated
in use. You will need to link a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas,
including Mathematics and Science, to inform decisions in design and the application
and development of technology.
WHAT ARE THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES?
You will be required to apply knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials,
including modern and smart materials, and processes used in product design and manufacture.
You will be required to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial
practices applied to designing and manufacturing products and to appreciate the risks involved.
You should have a good working knowledge of the use of ICT and systems and control,
including modern manufacturing processes and systems and you will be expected to
understand how these might be applied in the design and manufacture of products.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assessment
Description
Duration
Weight
Component 1
Written Exam: Calculations, short-open and open-response
questions, as well as extended-writing questions
2 Hrs 30 mins
50 %
Component 2
Non-Exam Assessment: A Design Project where students
will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate
project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype
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50 %
WHY IS THIS QUALIFICATION USEFUL?
Studying Design and Technology at A-Level provides you with the problem-solving, critical
mind and independence to be a lifelong learner. The creative, analytical and specialist skills
that you learn will stand you in good stead for a variety of career and university options.
Potential career options span from Aerospace Engineer to Animator to Architect to
CAD Technician to Plumber and any other engineering/design based career path.
Kings Sixth Form
