Contact: Mr A Robinson

Email: [email protected]

Qualification Details

AQA GCSE Design and Technology

What you will study:

Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills in making high quality products using up to date Computer Aided Design packages that link to the laser cutter.  They will be expected to make a range of products, prototypes and samples, applying technical and practical expertise to ensure that the product is fit for purpose. Students will also become proficient in Photoshop, sketch up and 2Ddesign.

How you will be assessed:

Written exam: 2 hours

100 marks

50% of GCSE

Section A – Core technical principles (20 marks)

A mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding.

Section B – Specialist technical principles (30 marks)

Several short answer questions (2–5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in depth knowledge of technical principles.

Section C – Designing and making principles (50 marks)

A mixture of short answer and extended response questions.

Non-exam assessment (NEA): 30–35 hours

100 marks

50% of GCSE

Substantial design and make task

Assessment criteria: Identifying and investigating design possibilities

Producing a design brief and specification

Generating design ideas

Developing design ideas

Students will produce a prototype and a portfolio of evidence

Work will be marked by teachers and moderated by AQA