Hardenhuish School Sixth Form ‘A High Performing Specialist Academy’ AS and A Level Design & Technology: What’s it all about?
Product Design
Design and Technology Assessment All A Levels are now linear courses students will sit their exams at the end of the course. Exam 50% exam (maths and science contribute 15%) for both AS and A level with two papers for A level. NEA (non-exam assessment) 50% a single design and make activity for both AS and A level. For AS students will develop a design brief in response to a context set by AQA. For A level students are free to choose their design. 45 hours work.
Written Exam Papers 50% Paper 1 2 hours 100 marks Paper 2 2 hours 100 marks Designing and making Designing and making • • principles principles Technical principles Technical principles • • Specialist knowledge Specialist knowledge • • Two sections Section A A mixture of short answer, Product Analysis 40 marks and up to 6 multiple choice and extended short answer questions based on visual response questions . stimulus of products. Section B 60 marks two extended response questions
Course content • Materials and their applications • Designing for specific users • Design communication • Digital design and manufacture • Design for manufacturing maintenance and repair • Protecting designs and intellectual property • Enterprise and marketing • Design theory- key design movements- Art Deco, Bauhaus • Impact of influential designers -Dieter Rams/ Dyson/ Ive • Cultural changes and social and moral issues • Responsible design- environmental issues and waste
Design and Technology Design, Creativity and Inspiration Students present coursework in sketchbooks with A2 or A3 folders to note ideas, plan and develop designs. For students who are interested in pursuing a career or higher education in design they prove to be useful resources to take to interviews.
Design and Technology The Opportunity for Independent Learning We have a fabulous design environment, with full access to a range of modern resources and equipment. Students will continue to develop transferable life skills such as creative thinking, problem solving, teamwork, planning and project management..
Design and Technology Computer Aided Design/ Making Students will develop an understanding of Sketchup 2D and 3D Design and use the laser cutter and 3D printer both for rapid prototyping and final manufacture products.
Design and Technology Understanding design outside the classroom We develop an understanding of design in its widest context with visits to museums and contemporary exhibitions such as: The Victoria & Albert Museum’s permanent collections of 20th century design and architecture Thomas Heatherwick: Designing the Extraordinary Materials technology and the contemporary arts collection at the Science Museum Degree shows at the Arts University College Bournemouth
Design and Technology A Future Career in Design? Our Y13 students go on to study Art Foundation courses and degrees in Product Design, Engineering, Architecture, Fashion and Textiles, Business Management, Theatre Design and Jewellery Design.
‘A High Performing Specialist Academy’ Examples of Students’ Work
‘A High Performing Specialist Academy’ Examples of Students’ Work
Hardenhuish School Sixth Form ‘A High Performing Specialist Academy’ We’d like you to achieve Grade B or higher at GCSE in any DT subject. If you are interested in taking A Level Product Design we look forward to teaching you in September!
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