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George Stephenson High School • Longbenton Community College • Seaton Burn CollegeQualificationsASASAS and A2 DT Product Design (3D Design)At least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including grade C or above in a GCSE DTsubject.AS and A2 DT Product Design (Fashion and Textiles)At least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including grade C or above in a GCSE DTsubject and/or Art.‘Teachers in my chosen subjectswere excellent, and alwaysprepared to help outside oflesson times.’54
George Stephenson High School • Longbenton Community College • Seaton Burn CollegeASDesign and TechnologyProduct Design (3-D Design)ASDesign and TechnologyProduct Design (Fashion and Textiles)Qualification and exam board: AS/A2 GCE, AQAWhat will I learn?YEAR 1:At AS level you should develop an understanding of a broad range of materials,with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. Thisspecification also considers the broader issues for the designer including theenvironmental sustainability of products and consumer safety.YEAR 2:At A2, the specification offers you the opportunity to further develop theknowledge and practical skills from AS. You will continue to develop a body ofcoursework (one major project of your choice) alongside an understanding of theprocesses and procedures of commercial production and manufacture.How will I be assessed?At AS level there is a written exam (50%) and coursework (50%) and together thiswill make up 50% of your total mark at A-Level. Then in your second year of studyat A2 there will be a further written exam and coursework to complete.Further informationAnyone interested should speak to their Design Technology teacher.Qualification and exam board: AS/A2 GCE, AQAWhat will I learn?YEAR 1:At AS level you will have the opportunity to study and work with a variety oftextile materials in order to develop an understanding of the workingcharacteristics, physical properties, cost and availability which influence thechoice of materials in design situations. This will include the opportunity to workin both two and three dimensional forms, engaging creative activities in whichideas take forms, which satisfy the claims of originality, excellence and utility.Coursework may take a number of forms: a single design and make project, twosmaller projects and/or a portfolio of work.YEAR 2:At A2, the specification offers you the opportunity to further develop theknowledge and practical skills from AS. You will continue to develop a body ofcoursework (one major project of your choice) alongside an understanding of theprocesses and procedures of commercial production and manufacture.How will I be assessed?At AS level there is a written exam (50%) and coursework (50%) and together thiswill make up 50% of your total mark at A-Level. Then in your second year of studyat A2 there will be a further written exam and coursework to complete.Further informationAnyone interested should speak to their Design Technology teacher.55
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