What is GCSE DT like?

Hi,
So, it's coming up to my deadline of submitting options, and right now I have in mind these subjects (12):

core subjects
further maths
DT
Ancient Greek
Italian
French
Triple Science
RS

I was wondering if anyone had any experience doing DT at GCSE. Is it extremely time-consuming? Is the theory hard? What were the hardest things about the practical project? I just don't want to overload myself and bring myself down trying to be too ambitious.

Thanks

I didn’t take DT so I can’t really answer your questions however, my close friend took DT at GCSE and she really enjoyed it, it was definitely her favourite subject so, if you like it enough it’s probably worth it? I don’t really know tho since I didn’t take it. I did take art which is a heavier subject I can say that it was worth it (not much help ik,, sorry)..

I did DT at GCSE
-The coursework and designing part of the subject isnt too hard, but its a lot of work. Our whole class had to stay after school many times and even come during halfterm to finish our projects
-Its really fun! (imo)
-The theory is mostly loads of memorisation, i didn't do the actual exam (bc i'm a 2020 student haha) so I can't really say much on this as i never really revised for DT
-If you're determined, creative, and think u can cope with deadlines and coursework and stuff, you'll be fine1

I agree

Prsom
Yea i can't believe im saying this, but i actually miss doing dt 😂

I did DT at GCSE
-The coursework and designing part of the subject isnt too hard, but its a lot of work. Our whole class had to stay after school many times and even come during halfterm to finish our projects
-Its really fun! (imo)
-The theory is mostly loads of memorisation, i didn't do the actual exam (bc i'm a 2020 student haha) so I can't really say much on this as i never really revised for DT
-If you're determined, creative, and think u can cope with deadlines and coursework and stuff, you'll be fine!

I see - I'd say I quite like DT. I've also heard from a friend that Art has much more theory than what it first appears to have, and can be harder than DT (I was going to take it in the first place). Thanks anyway!

I would say that I am quite organised, and I do not mind giving up lunchtimes, or after school for the project. I agree that DT is very fun - both designing and practical! I guess I will just try my best with the memorisation, and try not to get sunk into the other subjects I'm taking (Ancient Greek, Italian, French, triple science, RS, core, and further maths haha).

Trust me. Going after school to work on my project was so chill. I'm kinda annoyed we didnt get to finish out project tho

I would say that I am quite organised, and I do not mind giving up lunchtimes, or after school for the project. I agree that DT is very fun - both designing and practical! I guess I will just try my best with the memorisation, and try not to get sunk into the other subjects I'm taking (Ancient Greek, Italian, French, triple science, RS, core, and further maths haha).

I see - I'd say I quite like DT. I've also heard from a friend that Art has much more theory than what it first appears to have, and can be harder than DT (I was going to take it in the first place). Thanks anyway!

DT is a good GCSE - I wouldn;t bother with level 2 FMaths it's better to get a grade 9 in Maths.

Why are you taking 3 languages?

In my school, if you’re in set 1 it’s compulsory to do further maths.

Hi,
So, it's coming up to my deadline of submitting options, and right now I have in mind these subjects (12):

core subjects
further maths
DT
Ancient Greek
Italian
French
Triple Science
RS

I was wondering if anyone had any experience doing DT at GCSE. Is it extremely time-consuming? Is the theory hard? What were the hardest things about the practical project? I just don't want to overload myself and bring myself down trying to be too ambitious.

Thanks!

That's very disappointing ... it takes up time you need to use on your other GCSEs. Your parents could say no - they can't make you take it.

Yeah, I guess. Although, the normal maths GCSE course is all taught in year 10, and then further maths in year 11, so it's incorporated into lesson time.