Course information
A Level DT: Product Design
Heathcote School & Science College - Waltham Forest
02084985110
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
Course summary

Product Design is an A-level subject that combines the disciplines of Resistant Materials and Graphics in the pursuit of creating elegant design solutions to established problems. By studying this course you will gain skills in problem solving using technical solutions, develop your understanding of how products are manufactured and enhance your literacy and numeracy skills through specific planning and analysis of your design proposals.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

The examination section of the course consists of two exam papers; Technical Principles (2.5 hours) and Designing and Making Principles (1.5 hours). The structure of both papers is a series of multiple-choice, long and short-answer questions testing student knowledge on aspects of Product Design such as material properties, manufacturing processe a variety of CAD/CAM software packages. As well as requiring you to analyse the design effectiveness of existing products.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNormanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES