Why should I study A Level Design & Technology? Product design is all about designing, creating and developing innovative products to solve real-life problems and make people’s lives better. The course is about understanding and using design to do this. Students are challenged to use and expand creative designing and making skills and learn to produce high quality innovative product designs. Students learn critical problem-solving techniques, manufacturing and materials selection, the use of digital technologies, drawing and modelling techniques and are supported to develop their own interests and become effective designers. It is an excellent pathway into creative, designing and engineering careers and for future study of these areas at university. Course Overview The course is all about innovative and creative designing – developing product ideas and prototyping them. Students will be able to take their design aspirations into both 2D and 3D form choosing from a variety of media and materials. Students will extend and build on their knowledge of materials and processes, sustainable design, modelling innovation, and design presentation. Students will also undertake focussed tasks in: • Iterative design and development modelling – working with 2D and 3D modelling materials • Sustainable design – understanding the impact of products on the environment and the wider community • Industrial and commercial practices • Presentation techniques • Use of digital media – use of CAD, CAM, 3D printing, digital photos, video etc. to produce design portfolios • Materials – practical skill exercises and theoretical tasks to develop knowledge of materials and processes Students will start the assessed coursework, ‘Iterative Design Project’ halfway through the first year and necessarily devote much of the second year to it. The context for this will be chosen by the students with guidance from staff. What can I do afterwards? Recent students have gone on to university to study Architecture, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Graphic Design, Teaching. Others have gone on to Apprenticeships as Electricians, Furniture Designers or Mechanics. Possible careers include, Product Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Engineering, Architecture, Textiles Design and Fine Art
Course Entry Requirements This course requires a Grade 6 or above in a GCSE Design and Technology subject plus Grade 4 or above in Maths and Grade 4 or above in English.
Assessment Format Principles of Product Design – written paper worth 26.7% of total A Level Problem Solving in Product Design – written paper worth 23.3% of total A Level Iterative Design Project (NEA) – coursework worth 50% of total A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
Why should I study A Level Design & Technology? Product design is all about designing, creating and developing innovative products to solve real-life problems and make people’s lives better. The course is about understanding and using design to do this. Students are challenged to use and expand creative designing and making skills and learn to produce high quality innovative product designs. Students learn critical problem-solving techniques, manufacturing and materials selection, the use of digital technologies, drawing and modelling techniques and are supported to develop their own interests and become effective designers. It is an excellent pathway into creative, designing and engineering careers and for future study of these areas at university. Course Overview The course is all about innovative and creative designing – developing product ideas and prototyping them. Students will be able to take their design aspirations into both 2D and 3D form choosing from a variety of media and materials. Students will extend and build on their knowledge of materials and processes, sustainable design, modelling innovation, and design presentation. Students will also undertake focussed tasks in: • Iterative design and development modelling – working with 2D and 3D modelling materials • Sustainable design – understanding the impact of products on the environment and the wider community • Industrial and commercial practices • Presentation techniques • Use of digital media – use of CAD, CAM, 3D printing, digital photos, video etc. to produce design portfolios • Materials – practical skill exercises and theoretical tasks to develop knowledge of materials and processes Students will start the assessed coursework, ‘Iterative Design Project’ halfway through the first year and necessarily devote much of the second year to it. The context for this will be chosen by the students with guidance from staff. What can I do afterwards? Recent students have gone on to university to study Architecture, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Graphic Design, Teaching. Others have gone on to Apprenticeships as Electricians, Furniture Designers or Mechanics. Possible careers include, Product Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Engineering, Architecture, Textiles Design and Fine Art
Course Entry Requirements This course requires a Grade 6 or above in a GCSE Design and Technology subject plus Grade 4 or above in Maths and Grade 4 or above in English.
Assessment Format Principles of Product Design – written paper worth 26.7% of total A Level Problem Solving in Product Design – written paper worth 23.3% of total A Level Iterative Design Project (NEA) – coursework worth 50% of total A Level
