A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design (3-D Design)
at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2019see the detail
What the college says
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative, product design and engineering industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing products of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. Paper 1 Technical Principles - a mixture of short answers and extended responses Paper 2 Designing and Making Principles Section A: Product Analysis Section B - Commercial Manufacture Coursework - a substantial design and make project A3 Design Portfolio and Photographic Evidence of final prototype
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 in Design and Technology and GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT
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