Product Design - A Level

Course summary

This course offers students the chance to explore ideas of originality, design projects of value, and to question and challenge design briefs that have been set. Areas of study will explore and design understanding of a wide range of materials, including modern and smart materials, and processes used in product design and manufacture. Over the two years, students will be required to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial practices applied to designing and manufacturing products, and to appreciate the risks involved. This course develops a wide range of disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products. This course will allow students to experiment with ideas and demonstrate design techniques, as well as look forward to future technologies.