Design & Technology
Head of Design & Technology: Ms A Gray
Email: graya@hattonacademy.org.uk
Curriculum Map & Student Learning Journeys
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Art and Design (Textiles)
Design and Technology (Resistant Materials & Product Design)
Hospitality & Catering (Food & Nutrition)
Assessment Information
KS4
Art and Design (Textiles) BTEC
Exam Board: Pearson
Assessment: Internal assessment project (60%) and an examination project (40%).
- Component 1: Generating Ideas in Art & Design; Internal Assessment (worth 30%)
- Component 2: Develop Practical Skills in Art & Design; Internal Assessment (worth 30%)
- Component 3: Responding to a Client Brief; External Synoptic (worth 40%)
Design and Technology (Resistant Materials) GCSE
Exam Board: AQA
Assessment: 1 written examination and 1 non-exam assessment.
- Paper 1: 2 hours; 100 marks (worth 50%)
- Non-exam assessment: Approximately 30 - 35 hours; 100 marks (worth 50%)
Hospitality and Catering WJEC
Exam Board: WJEC
Assessment: 1 written examination and 1 non-exam assessment.
- Paper 1: The Hospitality and Catering Industry; Onscreen or Paper Based; 1 hour 30 minutes; 90 marks (worth 40%)
- Non-exam assessment: Hospitality and Catering in Action; 90 marks (worth 60%)
KS5
Product Design A-Level
Exam Board: AQA
Assessment: 2 written examinations and 1 non-exam assessment.
- Paper 1: Technical Principles; 2 hours 30 minutes; 120 marks (worth 30%)
- Paper 2: Designing and Making Principles: 1 hour 30 minutes; 80 marks (worth 20%)
- Non-exam assessment: Practical Application; 100 marks (worth 50%)