This course is focused towards understanding and successfully designing consumer products for particular applications. It will develop in the students an understanding of materials and their applications, industrial processes, and manufacturing techniques. Modules of study which require the students to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding to the products being designed or investigated will be pivotal in developing students who are able to design future consumer goods. The depth of understanding will reflect the importance of Product Design as a pivotal STEM subject.
Grade 5 or above in a Design Technology based subject and at least grade 4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE.
Product Design is a linear course that is assessed in the following way: 1. Technical principles - 30% of A Level a. Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes b. Questions - Mixture of short answer and extended response. 2. Designing and making principles - 20% of A Level a. Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes b. Questions: Mixture of short answer and extended response questions c. Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks. Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s) d. Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks. Mixture of short and extended response questions. 3. Non-exam assessment (NEA) - 50% of A Level. a. Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project b. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD |
This course is focused towards understanding and successfully designing consumer products for particular applications. It will develop in the students an understanding of materials and their applications, industrial processes, and manufacturing techniques. Modules of study which require the students to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding to the products being designed or investigated will be pivotal in developing students who are able to design future consumer goods. The depth of understanding will reflect the importance of Product Design as a pivotal STEM subject.
Grade 5 or above in a Design Technology based subject and at least grade 4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE.
Product Design is a linear course that is assessed in the following way: 1. Technical principles - 30% of A Level a. Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes b. Questions - Mixture of short answer and extended response. 2. Designing and making principles - 20% of A Level a. Written exam: 1 hour and 30 minutes b. Questions: Mixture of short answer and extended response questions c. Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks. Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s) d. Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks. Mixture of short and extended response questions. 3. Non-exam assessment (NEA) - 50% of A Level. a. Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project b. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
