Product Design
Product Design (Design and Technology) is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Students are encouraged to use creativity and imagination when applying design processes to develop and modify designs, and to design and make prototypes that solve real world problems.
Why study Product Design?
Are you interested in products, style, innovation, fashion, images, the modern and the traditional, design and designers, buildings and architecture? The course enables students to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototypes.
What skills do you develop?
- Creativity
- Design thinking
- Technical drawing / CAD
- Understanding materials
- Manufacturing
- Problem solvinga
- Asthetic sense
What careers can you pursue?
- Product Design / Industrial Design
- Engineering (especially mechanical / design oriented)
- Architecture
- Graphic Design
- UX design
- Manufacturing roles, perhaps R&D
AS & A level components
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The A level Course (A2) is studied over two years. It is a linear course, there is no AS route, both the NEA and Exam will consolidate in the final year of your studies.
Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century. Students take a 3 hour single written examination in Product Design. 50% of the qualification.
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Component 2: Design and make task. Non-exam assessment: 80 hours. 50% of the qualification. A sustained design and make task, assessing the ability to:
- Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities
- Design and make prototypes
- Analyse and evaluate design decisions and wider issues
Subject FAQ’s
Which Examination Board?
Eduqas
How will you be assessed?
50% design and make task, 50% examination.
