Revised GCE Technology & Design
This specification is for first teaching from September 2008.
In GCE Technology and Design, students study technology and design in a range of contexts including home, school, recreation, community, business and industry.
Through studying GCE Technology and Design, students have opportunities to:
- make use of tacit knowledge and reflective practices in order to work with tasks that are challenging and often require definition;
- develop and sustain their creativity and innovative practice;
- recognise and overcome challenges and constraints when working towards the production of high-quality products;
- develop a critical understanding of the influences of the processes and products of design and technological activities from a contemporary and historical perspective;
- draw on a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas;
- draw on and apply knowledge, understanding and skills of production processes to a range of design and technological activities;
- develop an understanding of contemporary design and technology practices; and
- use digital technologies and information handling skills to enhance their design and technological capability.