IGCSE COURSE IN DETAIL
IGCSE COURSE IN DETAIL
DESIGN AND
TECHNOLOGY (DT)
Course name: IGCSE Design and Technology
Exam board: CIE
DRAMA
COMPONENT 3 (50% of IGCSE)
Coursework
Two year course.
Coursework and end of year 11 exam.
Assessment
Pupils focus on the coursework for two terms
and submit two pieces of work:
– A3 folder leading up to final outcome (70% of
coursework)
For Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology,
pupils take three compulsory components. – Final practical outcome (30% of coursework)
Internally assessed and externally moderated
COMPONENT 1 (25% of IGCSE)
Paper 1: Written examination
1 hour, 15 minutes
The questions on this paper relate to the
design process. Pupils are expected to write
a specification, design concept ideas, evaluate
and develop their designs whilst demonstrating
an understanding of suitable materials and
manufacturing processes.
Entry requirements
Pupils who wish to study IGCSE design and
technology should discuss with their teachers
their suitability for the course. A keen interest
in the subject is required due to the intensity
of the course and the volume of coursework
involved. Class sizes for this subject are limited
due to health and safety regulations.
Externally assessed
Syllabus content
COMPONENT 2 (25% of IGCSE)
Paper 2: Written examination 1 hour
The questions on this paper relate to resistant
materials. Pupils are expected to demonstrate
an understanding of materials such as wood,
metal, plastic, composites, smart materials,
manufacturing `techniques, finishes, health and
safety and CAD CAM.
Externally assessed
During year 10 pupils will learn how to
explore needs, wants and opportunities in
the context of designing for a real client.
They will further develop flexible and
independent thinking and draw upon a wide
range of information from first and second
hand sources. Pupils will learn how to modify
and transform ideas as they design and make
accurate judgments on material selections,
manufacturing processes, form and function.
They will also appreciate and consider
environmental issues both locally and globally.
In year 11, they will design and make a
final product for a specific client and need,
in preparation for the end of year 11
examination.
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Why Design and technology?
In the first instance, any pupil interested
in studying any discipline of design,
engineering, or architecture at university
should be encouraged to study this IGCSE.
In addition, those interested in courses
such as advertising, marketing, business
or social sciences should also consider the
course. Finally, anyone with an interest in
the products around us - the clothes we
wear, the transport we use, or the activities
we do, would learn a great deal about how
design shapes the world in which we live and
appreciate how it dictates the way we live
our lives.
Design & technology gives pupils the
opportunity to develop their creativity,
their presentation and collaborative skills,
whilst learning a br