Should I choose a GCSE in
Design and Technology
Design and Technology subjects are a
way in which you can develop your
a ive,
cRe
t
and
analytical skills.
problem solving
Nearly everything we own has
had a designer involved in its
journey to manufacture.
Design skills might lead to a
Furniture design.
Computer games design.
Engineering design.
3 D Design.
Illustration.
Car Design.
career in architecture......
A career as a
chef..............
TV CHEF.
............in fact just being able
to cook is a life skill that
you can always use......
Be a Fashion Designer.............
Pattern designer.
Theatre costume
designer.
Fashion buyer.
Shoe designer.
Work for a Fashion magazine.
Tailor.
Your choices............
Design and Technology offers three different
GCSE’s: Food.
3 D Design.
Textiles.
Each area allows you to build
on your previous skills.
Ultimately you will be able to
choose what you design and
make, guided by your
teacher to make sure you
meet the course
requirements.
GCSE structure - Food
The examination board is AQA. Each course
consists of the following elements:
• Coursework: worth 50%. Two projects: a food
investigation project and a nutritional project.
• Examination: worth 50%. A one and three quarter hour
paper that tests your subject knowledge.
These subjects develop key life
skills and equip you with
the knowledge and confidence to problem solve,
experiment and analyse.
Skills that you will use
everyday even if you decide not to pursue a design based
activity as a career choice.
KS4 Food & Nutrition ....
Find out about ingredients and
techniques. Design your own recipes!
GCSE structure – 3D and Textiles Design
The examination board is AQA. Both of these GCSE subjects
are coursework based – there is no written examination.
You will be required to complete two pieces of extended design work linked to your
subject area. One theme is chosen by you and the other by the examinations
board. Each project must meet the requirements of the assessment objectives.
You must show that you can do extended research. That you can critically analyse
your own work and the work of others. You will need to produce sketchbooks of
work that shows a variety of skills and culminates in a final design that is innovative
and creative and reflects your chosen theme.
These subjects develop key life
skills and equip you with
the knowledge and confidence to problem solve,
experiment and analyse.
Skills that you will use
everyday even if you decide not to pursue a design based
activity as a career choice.
KS4 Textiles ....
KS4 3D Design ....
What happens after my GCSE
If you are successful in either Art, 3D Design or Textiles at
GCSE then you might wish to join us for an ‘A’ Level in
Art
and
Design.
An exciting opportunity to experiment with design
through the development of portfolio’s of work that
culminate in either a three dimensional focus piece
or a fabric based piece of design.
The course has no theory examination and you show
your knowledge through your portfolio presentations.