Why study Product Design?  Virtually everything you use, or buy, is designed or engineered. This course could be the pathway to many exciting and rewarding career choices in a rapidly changing technology-based society. From engineers, to technicians, to designers, high-level manufacturing in the UK needs creative, forward thinking and highly skilled people. As well as developing knowledge and skills across a wide range of topics, Product Design is one which naturally develops transferable skills such as teamwork, problem solving and communication skills.   Product design investigates the act of creating solutions to problems. Often this is a multi-disciplinary pursuit as designers rarely work in one single material. Creating these products is exciting and it is an inventive and fun activity. Mathematics, science and art compliment product design and provide a valuable opportunity for anyone seeking a creative, technical and design focused career.  Features of the course:  You will learn through practical work and theory lessons. You will have the opportunity to work independently and as a member of a group. Year 12 comprises a mix of theory lessons, important in developing exam practice, and practical work - completing several skills projects which develop 3D CAD and welding amongst other skills. In Year 13 students complete a major project which is submitted at the end of the year on a topic of their choice. In the exam, students will be required to apply knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials; including modern and smart materials, and processes used in product design and manufacture. They will be required to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial practices applied to designing and manufacturing products.