Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

This is a linear course with one coursework project and one exam taken at the end of Y13. Y12 is structured with 2 mini projects designed to develop skills learned in Y11 with an emphasis on greater detail in your design thinking, sketching, modeling and use of CAD CAM. In the Summer term of Y12 you will start your formal coursework project. Final Assessment is as follows: Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology – (Exam worth 50% of final mark) All theory is taught across the 2 years for use in coursework annotation and the final exam. Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project – a coursework project similar to GCSE where you design, develop, make and test a product of your choice.