What will you learn? To design and make quality products. The wide use of ICT as a tool in design and manufacturing.
How to overcome challenges and constraints when working towards the production of high quality products. How to draw on a range of skills and subject knowledge from other areas.
How processes and products have shaped our understanding of a techno- logical world and their influence on modern day development.
How to evaluate skills in technical, aesthetic, ethical, economic, environmental, sustainable, social, cultural and entrepreneurial contexts.
Subject at AS Unit 1 - Advanced Innovation Challenge
Students will produce one portfolio. The three sections are awarded equal marks. The projects will cover all aspects of design and making. Evidence of progress must be recorded through modelling and photographs. Students are awarded for the quality of their work and advanced skills and technical content.
Portfolio coursework, divided into 3 units but assessed as one - Internally assessed, externally moderated.
60% Total mark Unit 2 - Design & Technology in Practice
Students are assessed on their knowledge and application of materials, components, construction, presentation and health and safety.
Assessment: 1 hour 30 minutes written exam and will include short answer and extended-writing type questions.
40% Total mark
Subject at A2 Unit 3 - Designing for the Future
Students are assessed on their knowledge and application of industrial and commercial practice, systems, influence of history and technology on design and sustainability.
Assessment: 2 hour written exam and will include short answer and extended-writing type compulsory questions.
40% Total mark Unit 4 - Commercial Design
Students will produce one portfolio covering all aspects of design and making. Students must show advanced skills and a high level of technical complexity to gain higher marks. Subject choice will depend on student interest. The folio should include a range of presentation techniques including photographic evidence where appropriate.
60% Total mark. Internally assessed, externally moderated 43
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