Design and Technology
What will I gain from studying this subject? Design and Technology is the fusion of art and science, learning how to create and prototype new products for the commercial world. Product Designers and Design Engineers are the people who have the ability to manage often conflicting factors and lead by good design. By studying this subject you will be giving yourself the opportunity to take part in shaping the world, and solving problems such as climate change through responsible and innovative design. You will increase your creative and technical skills whilst understanding how business, including the manufacturing sector, operate. You will give yourself a head start in being better prepared to enter into that business world from having project management experience.
How will my work be assessed? 50% of the work will be assessed through a NEA, which is a 6 month design and prototyping project. The other 50% is assessed through an exam that is a mixture of multiple choice, short and long answer questions.
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