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Design and Technology
EXAMINATION BOARD
: Edexcel
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
The Design and Technology Course will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an
increasingly technological world. Students will have the opportunity to be aware of and learn from wider
influences on Design and Technology, including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors.
Design and Technology enables the students to work creatively when designing, making and applying
technical and practical expertise, in order to:
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Use imagination, experimentation and synthesis when designing.
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Develop a broad Knowledge of materials, components, technologies and practical skills to develop high
quality, imaginative and functional prototypes and products.
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Be ambitious and take design risks in order to stretch the development of design proposals.
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Consider the cost, commercial viability and marketing of products.
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Develop realistic design proposals as a result of exploration of design opportunities and users’ needs,
wants and values.
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Communicate their design ideas and decisions using different media and techniques, as appropriate for
different audiences.
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Develop the skills to critique and refine their own ideas whilst designing and making.
COURSEWORK
Students are required to complete a portfolio of coursework. The portfolio will fully cover all assessment
objectives. This will include a body of research, supporting searches and developmental work leading to one
or more outcomes. Students must produce work from disciplines such as Electronics, Resistant Materials and
Textiles.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
The course will lead to a ten hour controlled practical assessment which will form part of the coursework
portfolio and a written exam.
Coursework Portfolio
50%
Externally set assignment
50%
ENTRY INFORMATION
This is an open entry subject with no higher/lower tiers. All students will be required to take the controlled
test with its ‘open’ style of questions.
CAREERS
This course would form an excellent foundation to further study at GCE A-level and beyond. It would be
of benefit to students who may wish to pursue careers in areas such as Fashion, Interior Design, Graphic
Design, Architecture, Teaching and Design in all of its forms.
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