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The new GCSE in Design and Technology is one single qualification covering all the areas of Design and Technology. Students will all study core designing and making principles, but will have the opportunity to specialise in different material areas.

Students must choose to focus on one of the following specialist areas:

POSSIBLE CAREERS AND FURTHER INFORMATION https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/design

Architect, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Product Design, Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Fashion Design, Publishing, Technical Vocations, Construction, Surveyor, Carpentry, Model Maker, Art Textiles, Costume Design, Theatre Design, Fashion Buyer, Clothing Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineer.

• Product Design Option - focusing on the design and making of 3d products using a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic, paper and boards.

• Textiles Technology Option – focusing on textile based materials and products.

Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering the needs of others. They will learn to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise.

In Year 10, students undertake a number of short design and make projects to learn about relevant core principles as well as developing specialist skills and knowledge.

In Year 11, students use the skills and knowledge gained to undertake their nonexamined assessment coursework which consists of a substantial individual design and make task based on a design context set by the exam board which will usually focus on their specialist subject areas but could include elements from any relevant specialism.

Students will produce a working prototype and a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the assessment criteria.

Options 2023-2025