Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Pupils will be taught using a variety of workshops and computer rooms. Students will take on the role of a designer, using CAD and sketching to create ideas. Then use CAM and hand skills to create high quality products. The first part of the course pupils will undertake upcycling and designing projects to familiarise themselves with wood working machinery, laser cutting and 3D printing. The course is assessed by two examination papers at the end of year 13 and a NEA (Non-exam assessment) project of the student’s choice worth 50% of the qualification. Pupils can choose the type of material area they would like to specialise in and pick a project to suit this.