IBDP CP Design and Technology | Learning | Academics | Curriculum| Sixth Form | Ryde School | Isle of Wight

IBDP & IBCP Design and Technology

Inquiry and problem solving are at the heart of the subject. Students explore many relevant topics in today’s world in which the nature of the subject bridges theory with practice. Students demonstrate their investigative, analytical, design thinking, design development, prototyping, testing and evaluation skills and mirror the design
processes used across the various industries that integrate design practice.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE Design Technology Grade 6 or above. Students who have not studied
Design Technology at GCSE will be considered on an individual basis following a discussion with the Head of Design Technology.

“My favourite subject since Year 7, mainly due to its versatility and balance between creativity and academic topics. The range of practical skills include welding, painting, veneering and even laser cutting; it’s the perfect choice for someone looking to broaden their outlook.”
 

WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOU

Architecture, Product Design, Interior Design, Engineering, Town Planning, Teacher, Automotive Design, Interior Architect, Structural Engineer, Marine Engineer, Yacht and Ship Design.

AWARD IBDP & IBCP Design Technology (Sciences – Group 4)

COURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE

People
A1.1 Ergonomics B1.1 User-centred design C1.1 Responsibility of the designer C1.2 Inclusive design C1.3 Beyond usability (HL only)
Process 
A2.1 User-centred research methods, A2.2 Prototyping techniques, B2.1 The design process, B2.2 Modelling and prototyping, C2.1 Design for sustainability, C2.2 Design for a circular economy
Product 
A3.1 Material classification and properties, A3.2 Introduction to
structural systems (HL only), A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only), A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only), B3.1 Material selection
B3.2 Structural systems application and selection (HL only), B3.3 Mechanical systems application and selection (HL only), B3.4 Electronic systems application and selection (HL only), C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation, C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)
Production 
A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only), B4.1 Production systems (HL
only), C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)

Internal Assessment: The design project is an open-ended task in which a student must identify, analyse, evaluate and redesign an existing product to meet the needs of an intended user.

ASSESSMENT

SL - Paper 1 20% Paper 2 40% Internal assessment design project 40%
HL - Paper 1 25% Paper 2 45% Internal assessment design project 30%
 

 

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