Product Design
D&T PRODUCT DESIGN Do you have an interest in how products are designed and manufactured and their commercial application? Are you a creative, willing to explore new ideas and able to come up with imaginative solutions to problems? Do you enjoy the process of making high quality products out of a range of innovative materials and processes to meet design needs? Do you look at products and think ‘I could do better’ or ‘I wonder what would happen if…’ If so, this could be the course for you…
Level: AS + A2
Specification: AQA
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AS: Two units. Unit 1: Materials, Components and Applications (PROD1) is a 2 hour written exam assessing pupils knowledge and understanding of materials and components, design and market influences and lastly processes and manufacture. Unit 2: Learning through Designing and Making (PROD2) is a coursework unit where pupils produce a design portfolio and a manufactured outcome based around a topic of their own choosing. It tests research, design and development skills and manufacturing outcomes and evaluating. A strong emphasis is placed on the communication and presentation of the portfolio using a range of appropriate techniques. A2:
Two units. Unit 3: Design and Manufacture (PROD3) is a 2 hour written exam which builds upon pupil’s knowledge and understanding of the subject content from AS. It focuses primarily on Design and Manufacture from a modern manufacturing perspective investigating the various sectors that now exist in our Technological society. Unit 4: Design and Making Practice (PROD4) is a design and make unit where knowledge of the AS and A2 subject content is applied to the design and manufacture of candidates own projects. The second folder of coursework is based around a topic of the candidates choosing. It tests designing skills and expects pupils to understand and apply more fully their understanding of commercial practices.
Candidates are encouraged to:
Develop and sustain their own creativity to produce high quality products; Develop a critical understanding of the influences on the processes and products of design; Apply essential knowledge, understanding and skills of design production processes; To develop an understanding of industrial practices; Use computers and software to enhance their design work and technological capability; Develop an understanding of the social, moral, environmental and cultural values inherent in design; To develop critical evaluation skills in a range of contexts; Develop as discerning consumers able to make informed choices; Develop positive attitudes of co-operation and citizenship and to work collaboratively
The Future The A Level is for students who want to pursue a career pathway in design in the broadest sense. It is an excellent partner to Art & Design and as a recognised qualification also leads onto a wide range of degree courses such as Architecture, Product Design, Graphic Design Interior Design, Engineering and Media. Additional Costs Candidates will be expected contribute towards the cost of any materials they may use in their coursework but, where trips are organised, cost will be kept low.
Level: AS + A2
Specification: AQA
www.aqa.org.uk
AS: Two units. Unit 1: Materials, Components and Applications (PROD1) is a 2 hour written exam assessing pupils knowledge and understanding of materials and components, design and market influences and lastly processes and manufacture. Unit 2: Learning through Designing and Making (PROD2) is a coursework unit where pupils produce a design portfolio and a manufactured outcome based around a topic of their own choosing. It tests research, design and development skills and manufacturing outcomes and evaluating. A strong emphasis is placed on the communication and presentation of the portfolio using a range of appropriate techniques. A2:
Two units. Unit 3: Design and Manufacture (PROD3) is a 2 hour written exam which builds upon pupil’s knowledge and understanding of the subject content from AS. It focuses primarily on Design and Manufacture from a modern manufacturing perspective investigating the various sectors that now exist in our Technological society. Unit 4: Design and Making Practice (PROD4) is a design and make unit where knowledge of the AS and A2 subject content is applied to the design and manufacture of candidates own projects. The second folder of coursework is based around a topic of the candidates choosing. It tests designing skills and expects pupils to understand and apply more fully their understanding of commercial practices.
Candidates are encouraged to:
Develop and sustain their own creativity to produce high quality products; Develop a critical understanding of the influences on the processes and products of design; Apply essential knowledge, understanding and skills of design production processes; To develop an understanding of industrial practices; Use computers and software to enhance their design work and technological capability; Develop an understanding of the social, moral, environmental and cultural values inherent in design; To develop critical evaluation skills in a range of contexts; Develop as discerning consumers able to make informed choices; Develop positive attitudes of co-operation and citizenship and to work collaboratively
The Future The A Level is for students who want to pursue a career pathway in design in the broadest sense. It is an excellent partner to Art & Design and as a recognised qualification also leads onto a wide range of degree courses such as Architecture, Product Design, Graphic Design Interior Design, Engineering and Media. Additional Costs Candidates will be expected contribute towards the cost of any materials they may use in their coursework but, where trips are organised, cost will be kept low.
