Design and Technology A Level
Course Details
Board: Edexcel
Course Title: Design and Technology: Product Design
Course Specification Code: 9DT0
Course Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Design Technology
Component 1 - Exam 50%
Topic 1: Materials
Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials
Topic 3: Processes and techniques
Topic 4: Digital technologies
Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products
Topic 6: Effects of technological developments
Topic 7: Potential hazards and risk assessment
Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries
Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment
Topic 10: Current legislation
Topic 11: Information handling, Modelling and forward planning
Topic 12: Further processes and techniques.
Component 2 - Non-Exam Assessment 50%
Students individually and/or in consultation with a client/end user identify a problem
and design context. Students will develop a range of potential solutions which include the use of computer aided design and evidence of modelling. Students will be expected to make decisions about the designing and development of the prototype in conjunction with the opinions of the client/end user. Students will realise one potential solution through practical making activities with
evidence of project management and plan for production.
Assessment
Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (Paper code: 9DT0/01)*
Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes
50% of the qualification 120 marks
Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (Paper code: 9DT0/02)
Non-examined assessment
50% of the qualification 120 marks
Higher Education & Careers
Design and Technology is increasingly recognised by employers and universities as an important qualification. The aim of the course is to enable students to gain a high level of expertise in the most transferable of all skills - problem solving. Delivery is through design led projects requiring the three dimensional solutions using resistant materials, systems and control. Students are given every opportunity to work with industry and local organisation providing them with the opportunity to use their initiative, time management skills and develop the ability to work independently. Design and Technology can set you up for a career in a wide variety of industries such as fashion, engineering, architecture, information technology and education. Popular careers for people with design and technology qualifications include: fashion designer, tailor, product designer, architect, software engineer, civil engineer, carpenter and chef.
Why Design & Technology at St Paul's
Design and Technology is an Exciting subject which will build a wide range of skills that are transferrable to the “real world”. The Design and Technology Department’s A Level results are very good with students frequently gaining their highest grades in this subject area. Students’ performance is monitored closely through their personal project time plans enabling them to develop a partnership approach with their teachers towards study. Any problems are quickly identified, discussed and dealt with promptly. Students are encouraged to work in the department outside of timetabled lesson time when they can make good use of the excellent facilities and support from Design and Technology staff.
Contact:
Name: Mr T Collett
Email: tcollett@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk
telephone: 01932 783811