Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Paper 1 (2 hours, 25% of A-level) Core technical principles and core designing and making principles. The paper is made up of a mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and extended-response questions. Paper 2 (2 hours, 25% of A-level) A mixture of multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions. Section A Product analysis - Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B Commercial manufacture - A mixture of short and extended response questions. Non-exam assessment (45hrs, 50% A-level) Practical application of technical principles, design and making principles, and specialist knowledge. Substantial design and task. 45 hours (100 marks, 50% of A-level). Evidence - Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of the final prototype.