GCSE Design Technology (Product Design)
Course overview
The GCSE Design and Technology specification provides a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products or systems.
Through studying GCSE Design and Technology, learners will be prepared to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world; and be aware of, and learn from, wider influences on design and technology, including historical, social/cultural, environmental and economic factors.
Exam board and Exam structure
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Unit 1 Design and Technology in the 21st Century 2 hours
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A mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions assessing candidates' knowledge and understanding of product design |
50% |
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Unit 2 Design and make task
Approx. 35 hours |
Non-exam assessment A sustained design and make task, based on a contextual challenge set by WJEC, assessing candidates' ability to: · identify, investigate, analyse and outline design possibilities · design and make prototypes and evaluate their fitness for purpose
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50% |
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