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D&T Product Design

at Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course here is designed to cover both the boards' specification and that of expanding a student's design capability towards further education. The course is set up in Year 12 to give a broad foundation in design worked around the boards' portfolio approach to coursework. It is intended to bring out a student's creativity, allow them to find their own strengths in the subject and to build their independence of learning. Key kills in sketching/drawing, CAD and 3D modelling are taught and encouraged as the basis for visualising ideas. Knowledge and understanding of wider design issues and technology are also regularly taught. The tuition covers a broad range of content from the underpinning theory, design/ideation skills, sketching and design drawing through to CAD (Computer Aided Design). Evidence for assessment is compiled as an e-portfolio but produced in a wide range of software packages: � Full Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign � CAD - CREO, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, Keyshot, AutoDesk Suite, 2D Design. � CAM - 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cam machines. Unit 1 As a department we prepare students well for university and beyond, a high percentage of our students end up studying Product/Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Architecture, Engineering and Graphic Design. Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics from materials to sustainability. Assessed by a two hour written paper (25% of A level.) Unit 2 Coursework, a portfolio of evidence gained

What you need to get on

Grade 6in GCSE Design Technology guarantees a place on this course. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 42 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieve a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and 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

  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

    LANGTON LANE, CANTERBURY, CT4 7AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY

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