Course information
Design and Technology (Product Design)
Samworth Church Academy - Nottinghamshire
01623663450
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DY
Course summary

It is possible to progress directly to degree courses in engineering, architecture, furniture design, 3D design and product design. Product Design is increasingly becoming a desired subject when applying at university for design based courses. • Identifying and outlining possibilities for design • Identification and investigation of a design possibility, investigation of client/end user • Designing a prototype • Design and development of design idea • Making a final prototype • Design, manufacture and realisation or final prototype, including tools, equipment, quality and accuracy • Evaluation of own design and prototype

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Design and Technology and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Written examination; 2 hours 30 minutes, 50% of A Level final grade Non-examined assessment; Identifying and outlining possibilities for design, designing a prototype, making a final prototype, evaluating own design, 50% of A Level final grade

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSherwood Hall Road, Mansfield, NG18 2DY