Design Technology: Product Design is an exciting A Level course that allows students to combine knowledge of science, technology and mathematics with individual artistic creative flare to both design and manufacture products.
Course content:
This course will combine modern technologies such as computer-aided design and manufacture with the traditional design and manufacture techniques to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for our designers and engineers of the future.
Year 12
Students will complete various different design and practical work elements to build their skills. There will be a theory-based element to further knowledge and understanding of Design and Technology in preparation for the final exam in Year 13. Students will complete mini projects to help develop design and manufacture skills ready for the NEA coursework in Year 13.
Year 13
Students will complete their NEA coursework which involves thinking of a problem, researching it, designing and manufacturing a solution and then evaluating it. This will be presented as an A3 portfolio.
Students will complete the theory requirements of the course, prepare for the final exam and learn exam technique.
Assessment criteria:
50% NEA coursework
50% single exam (2 hours 30 minutes)
