Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Product Design is a creative, practical, and academic course. Students will produce a design portfolio that can support university and career interviews for creative and engineering-based subjects and will form 50% of the assessment. The course is assessed in four modules (Two modules for AS and two modules for A2). Module 1 is a creative design portfolio that can be completed with several mini-projects. These projects will show a depth of knowledge in the design process and will highlight how your skills have developed in research, creative thinking and drawing, CAD/ CAM, materials and manufacturing processes, practical workshop ability, evaluation, and graphic presentation. Module 2 is a written examination that is primarily based on materials, components, and manufacturing processes. This is particularly useful to students who wish to have a career in engineering, manufacturing, or business. Module 3 is a design portfolio of your choice with a manufactured outcome. This will highlight your ability to be creative whilst working within a commercial framework. Module 4 is a written examination primarily based on design and manufacture. Where does this subject lead? Product Design is a useful course if you are considering a career in Architecture, Automotive Design, Engineering, Advertising, Computer Aided Design, Construction, Marketing, or any other aspects of Product Design.