3D Design

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Lively, enthusiastic and committed individuals who strive to achieve excellence in all that they do; working together in partnership with the departmental staff to achieve their potential in this subject.

THE COURSE:
3-D Design consists of 60% coursework completed throughout.
Year 10/Year 11, and a 40% examination which is 10 hours long with 6 weeks preparation time.
Students present a portfolio of 3-D work plus a final 3-D outcome. Students will use a range of resistant materials such as wood, metal and plastic.
The portfolio will consist of jewellery design - students design and make various types of jewellery based on inspirations and selected designers work, including rings, pendants, brooches, etc. In addition other applications such as Etching and Enamelling are explored and applied.
Students must show that they can in an original and individual manner:
investigate, research and react to Art, Craft and Design.

THE COURSE
Our GCSE results are well above the National Average as we are a successful department dedicated to helping each and every student to maximize their potential.
We are a very popular choice at GCSE as the course enables students to develop their individual special aptitudes and interests, which fosters and encourages confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement.

USES OF GCSE 3-D DESIGN:
GCSE 3-D Design would be advisable for those considering the following careers:
Product Design, Jewellery and Silversmithing, 3-D Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Art Teaching/ Lecturing, Window Dressing, Set and Prop Design (film and theatre), Gallery and Museum Display work

Please contact the Design Technology Department for further information.