This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries.
You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
2 years full-time
AQA
During the course you will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing prototypes of your choice.
The Design and Technology A Level course looks at the following themes:
Technical Principles
Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes
120 marks
30% of A Level grade
Designing and making principles
Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes
80 marks
20% of A Level grade
Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles
NEA
Substantial design and make project
100 marks
50% of A Level grade
The jobs within design are endless. A few examples include:
