Product Design - A Level
Course summary
The course is designed to encourage you to take a broad view of design and technology and to develop a capacity to design and make new products. You will learn how to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. The coursework element will provide you with the opportunity to design and make a prototype for a specific design issue. The work for the exam units will be taught throughout the program but specifically in year 2.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 5 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) (if taken) | — |
As published by the school
4 in English Language 4 in Maths 5 in an Art/Design subject if taken at GCSE (otherwise a portfolio of work)
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Assessment
Typical lessons include developing your design skills both by hand and using computer software. Exploring the function and properties of specific materials and considering how these can be used when design prototypes for design issues. This may be done via practical tasks, classroom presentations and teacher led activities. You will be expected to develop and improve your practical skills in the workshop and awareness of materials properties. Building prototypes and working safely and independently in the workshop will be expected throughout the course. Group task and presentations will form part of your learning for the written exam in addition to more formal theory lessons.
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