Sixth Form 3 Dimensional Design
3 Dimensional Design
Board: AQA
Type: GCE A Level
School: Sturminster Newton High School
Contact: Mr I McCarthy
Why study 3 Dimensional Design?
The course is an excellent opportunity for students who have a particular aptitude for art, design, 3D products and workshop-based work and wish to take these skills to a higher level. This course is an AQA Art based approach to design.
What will I learn?
The course offers students the opportunity to develop their expertise in a range of materials, processes and students should be ready to face new challenges and take risks.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum: GCSE grade 4 in Product Design/Art; Ideal: GCSE grade 5 in Product Design/Art. Students may be invited to interview and submit a portfolio.
Students who get grade 4 can apply for an interview with the Technology Department to see if the course would be of the right level for them. Special consideration may be taken into account for a student who is particularly talented in DT and weaker in other subject areas. It is important to have strong drawing and design skills and a keen interest in Design.
Students should understand that the course demands extra‐curricular input within the department to complete a portfolio. Students will also be required to source some of their own specialist materials and contribute to cover the cost of some of the materials in use.
How will I be assessed?
The course will contain the following elements within their coursework and their examinations:
1. 2D Visual Language & 3D Communication and Meaning
2. Develop and produce a personal project from a chosen theme
3. Contextual References project – Extended personal project
4. Develop and Produce a personal project - Externally moderated
What are the enrichment opportunities?
There are numerous opportunities to visit galleries and exhibitions in the local area – for example, during Dorset Arts Weeks – and students are encouraged to make the most of these. School-led visits to galleries further afield and to visit notable public exhibitions are also planned.