Design Technology at Warwick School will provide your son with an opportunity to understand the scope and breadth of this creative and intellectually challenging subject.
DESIGN AT WARWICK
Design is ever present in both subtle and imposing ways in all facets of our existence; we expect our students to both appreciate and also add to this fast moving world of creativity and problem solving.
Pupils will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of what it takes to nurture an idea from concept through to the realisation of a finished piece. It is imperative that as young designers the boys at Warwick School see design as an opportunity to add to life in a manner that supports society and does not infringe on it. We support the idea that new designs should exist in harmony with the environment and the cultures that they are intended for.
A Level Course Specification
Pupils study the Pearson EdExcel Product Design course at A Level. It is a linear course over two years. This course will suit pupils who have developed a real interest and appreciation of design and technology in the modern world. We expect the pupils to be highly effective independent scholars who thrive on the challenge of researching and providing solutions to identified needs. By the end of the two years, pupils will be well-placed to apply for university courses in such disciplines as: industrial/product design, architecture, interior design, furniture design, graphic design and many more career paths that this subject can lead to.
The course consists of one externally-examined paper and one non-examined assessment component. Pupils must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year.
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
