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D&T Product Design

at Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The specification gives students the opportunity to: Be innovative and creative to design functional objects to meet people's needs; produce high quality graphical designs showing a variety of drawing techniques; develop an understanding of the iterative design processes and show this in your folio work; take into account the influences of historical and current practice of designers and their iconic products; apply knowledge and understanding of production processes; develop an understanding of industrial practise, scales of production and commercial legal information; use ICT and CAD/CAM to enhance their designing and folio work; the ability to use Maths formulae and Science skills and to develop essay techniques for the exams at the end of Year 13.

What you need to get on

APS 4.2. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature, 4 in GCSE Maths and 5 in Design or Art subject.

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

  • Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford Road, Clifton, SG17 5QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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