Design and Technology - Product Design

The Programme:
This exciting new course looks at how everyday products have been designed and made. You will use a wide variety of tools and equipment which may include work in CAD/CAM, graphics, resistant materials or electronics. It gives you the opportunity to develop skills in designing and making products of high quality.

There are 4 units of assessment which make up the total grade. There is a 50% coursework element and a 50% Examination element.

Requirements:
Students embarking on AS and A2 in Product Design are expected to have achieved at least a grade B at GCSE in Design and Technology.

Next Steps:
Success in this course could lead to careers in furniture design, product design, engineering, graphic design, computer graphics or architecture.

Student comment:
‘I am really proud of my project work. I have had a lot of support and guidance with it. I’ve put a lot of hours into my project and I’m really proud of the end result.’