Product Design
Course summary
Students will study areas such as materials and their applications, modern industrial and commercial practice, digital design and manufacture, and health and safety. Students will also complete a design and make project to a set brief looking into various areas including construction techniques, ergonomics and anthropometrics, and CAD and CAM. The core content of the specification builds onand ex tends prior knowledge secured at GCSE level Design & Technology. What next? Product Design is a route into a variety of careers within the creative and engineering industries. Architecture, graphic/product design, automotive design, game/ software design, set design, engineering, and joinery are all examples of possible careers that can be followed after the course. An A level in Product Design is also looked upon favourably in many other careers as employers look for creativity in their employees. Further Information: If you need any further information about studying Product Design, please contact Mr Poxon jpoxon@bluecoat.uk.com or Mr Sandhu ksandhu@bluecoat.uk.com
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE / i GCSE / BTEC / Cambridge National qualifications | 5 gcse / i gcse / btec / cambridge national qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Design and Technology | Grade 5 in Design and Technology | — |
As published by the school
5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths Grade 5 in a Design and Technology subject.
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Assessment
A Level – The A level course also consists of two exam papers as well as a coursework project of your choice. • Paper 1 = 30% of A level • Paper 2 = 20% of A Level • Coursework project = 50%"
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