Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century · Written examination: 3 hours (A level) · 50% of qualification · The examination includes a mix of short answer, structured and extended writing questions assessing learners' knowledge and understanding. Component 2: Design and make task · Non-exam assessment: 80 hours (A level) · 50% of qualification · A level students have freedom to investigate and use the process of iteration before deciding upon a final design brief.