Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Product Design offers an exciting and creative course aimed at students who have a passion for designing, engineering, and manufacturing. Students will develop a clear understanding of what it means to be a designer and respond to design problems in a manner that reflects the design industry. The course will allow students to develop their ideas into a 3D outcome using the workshop and facilities within the Design and Technology department. Students will learn about the application of materials and processes used in design and manufacturing industries, as well as gain an understanding of the social and moral responsibilities of designers and manufacturers. The course develops students’ abilities in many areas; for example, it teaches students to approach design tasks similarly to a professional designer/engineer. The course also deals with a wide and interesting range of theory topics associated with product design, ranging from the understanding of materials and their properties to using design technologies. It is recommended that students have experience in Design and Technology at the GCSE level and can apply mathematical skills to solve design-related problems.