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Advanced Level Design and Technology – Product Design Entry Requirements
Examination Format
Candidates should have studied GCSE Design and Technology (or the equivalent) and achieved Grade 6 or above. Students who have not studied a Design related subject will be considered on an individual basis. You need to:
Two examination papers worth 50% of the total marks (Mathematics and Science contribute 15%) and Nonexamination assessment (NEA) worth 50% of the total marks. The NEA consists of a single design and make activity. Students are free to choose and develop their own design.
• be able to cope with the coursework commitments • be organised to cope with a structured approach and frequent deadlines • be good at and enjoy problem solving tasks • be creative and pay attention to detail • be able to present work to a high standard • be competent with ICT and willing to extend your skills
Course Content • Students will develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products. They will explore, design, create and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design contexts
Paper 1: Written examination of 2 hours at the end of Year 13 (100 marks – 25% of A Level) Paper 2: Written examination of 2 hours at the end of Year 13 (100 marks – 25% of A Level) Non-Examination Assessment: Approximately 40 hours in Year 13 (100 Marks – 50% of A Level) Students will undertake a substantial design and make task and produce a final prototype. The context of the task will be determined by the student. Assessment criteria include: • Exploration
• Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles for product design
• Designing
• Subject content is split into three key sections with suggested opportunities to deliver relevant integrated mathematics and science skills
• Analysis and Evaluation
• Making
