Product Design
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 12 | Lego man project – making a large lego man from wood using a wide range of high level skills. Theory – materials and their applications. |
Introduction to metal practical techniques. Theory – performance characteristics and enhancement of materials. |
Introduction to electronics and Computer aided design. Theory and practical activities. |
| Skills | A combination of practical, design and written skills. | A combination of practical, design and written skills. | A combination of practical, design and written skills. |
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Assessment |
Design folder and practical project. Exam questions |
Design folder and practical project. Exam questions |
Design folder and practical project. Exam questions |
| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Year 13 | Non examination assessment (NEA) project and portfolio. (worth 50% of the A level). | Non examination assessment project and portfolio (worth 50% of the A level). To be completed by March. | Theory revision for final A level exams. |
| Skills | A combination of practical, design and written skills. | A combination of practical, design and written skills. | Exam techniques and revision. |
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Assessment |
Non examination assessment (NEA) project and portfolio. (worth 50% of the A level). | Non examination assessment (NEA) project and portfolio. (worth 50% of the A level). | Final A level exams |
Product Design is an exciting and challenging course that offers you the opportunity to study, design, develop and make innovative solutions for everyday products. You will study a combination of Resistant Materials, Systems and Control and Graphics. You will study everyday products and what influences design. Using this information as inspiration you will design your own products.
Entry Requirements
5 in GCSE Art, Textiles or Design Technology and 5 in Maths.
Exam Board
A LEVEL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCT DESIGN
What three things should I do to further my independent learning of this subject?
1. Visit shops such as IKEA to understand good design.
2. Visit the Design Museum.
3. Make any craft projects to improve fine motor skills including making flat pack furniture!