Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Choosing Design and Technology at A level prepares you well for a world of design based opportunities in higher education and careers. Some examples include but are not limited to: Architecture, including interior architecture and landscape architecture, Product Design, Fashion Design and Engineering. LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS PER CYCLE: 2 years, with 5 lessons per week. WHICH SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE? - Knowledge and understanding of different areas in D&T (engineering, illustration, product, furniture design etc.). - Ability to analyze products and work by other designers at a more advanced level. - Knowledge and understanding of materials and processes at a more advanced level. - Learn and develop design and making skills required for design based courses at university. WHICH CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST AFTER STUDYING THIS SUBJECT? - Engineering - Graphic designer - Illustrator - Architect - Product designer - Furniture designer - Teaching - Stage and set design - Stage and film prop design and making WHICH SUBJECTS COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE? - Art - Mathematics - Science (especially physics for engineering) - Performing Arts