Design Technology
Students who enjoy Design Technology can stay on in the Sixth Form to study AS and A - Level Product Design – Graphic Products
The aims of the AS and A2 GCE in Design and Technology are to encourage students to:
- make use of tacit knowledge and reflective practices in order to work with tasks that are challenging and often require definition develop and sustain their creativity and innovative practice
- recognise and overcome challenges and constraints when working towards the production of high quality products
- develop a critical understanding of the influences of the processes and products of design and technological activities and from a contemporary and historical perspective
- draw on a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas
- draw on and apply knowledge, understanding and skills of production processes to a range of design and technology activities
- develop an understanding of contemporary design and technology practices
- use digital technologies and information handling skills to enhance their design and technological capability.
Students have to demonstrate the application and understanding of:
- materials and component
- industrial and commercial practice
- quality
- health and safety
- systems and control
- products/outcomes and application
Students are asked to complete portfolios which demonstrate skills in:
- communication of ideas and information
- evaluation of products
- designing
- planning
- making.
The A level course follows the Edexcel specifications.