Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous, and practical subject. This course encourages learners to use creativity and imagination when applying iterative design processes to develop and modify designs, and to design and make prototypes that solve real world problems, considering their own and others' needs, wants, aspirations and values. The course enables learners to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions. and make and test prototypes. Learners will acquire subject knowledge in their chosen area of Design and Technology, including how a product can be åeve106edthrough the stages of prototyping, realisation and commercial manufacture.