A Level - Design and Technology Product Design

You cannot escape design. No matter how hard you try, design is everywhere. Without it, the world would be a very different place. This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially but not limited to those in the creative or engineering industries. You will gain a real-life understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside developing the knowledge and transferable skills highly sought after by higher education establishments and employers.

Design and Technology Product Design encompasses a broad range of traditional skills and materials alongside emerging technologies. These include augmented reality, smart and modern materials, computer aided design and computer aided manufacture such as laser cutting and 3D printing.

The Design and Technology Product Design course at MGGS will allow you to build on the knowledge and understanding acquired at GCSE level and introduce you to a vast array of skills, processes and techniques that will help underpin your fundamental values as a designer. You are encouraged to think independently throughout the design and make process, including the exploration of ideas, skills and materials in order to generate a range of personal, creative and innovative responses.

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 prototypes of your choice. You will develop a deeper understanding of the design process from the initial identification of a design related problem, through to the final manufactured outcome. You will be engaged in a mixture of theory based lessons, practical experiments, focused practical tasks and project work for the duration of the course. There is something for everyone and we can tailor the course to suit your particular strengths and interests.

50% examination across two papers

• Paper 1: Technical Principles (2 hours 30 minutes, 30%)
• Paper 2: Design and Making Principles (1 hour 30 minutes, 20%)

50% Non-Examination Assessment (NEA)

General Sixth Form entry requirements. However, students may have difficulty if they did not achieve Grade 6 or above in a GCSE Design and Technology subject.

General Sixth Form entry requirements

• At least a grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature
• At least a grade 5 in Mathematics
• At least 6 GCSE subjects of grades 9-5
  

If you wish to apply to join our Sixth Form please complete the application process through Kent Choices