Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? Why not? If you’ve always been a creative thinker or a curious soul this is the subject for you. This subject connects the head, heart and hand – in order to think, design and make professional products COURSE DESCRIPTION This creative and thought-provoking qualification will give you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. There are two assessments points (both taking place in Year 13), NEA (None Exam Assessment) and Exam papers (two exam papers). Both are worth 50% of your final grade and you will need to demonstrate subject knowledge of technical principles and designing and making principles