Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

The Product Design course offered is AQA A Level Product Design which allows students to pursue a range of design and manufacturing activities. A major focus of the course is towards Resistant Materials where a sound working knowledge of design, materials, manufacture and marketing of the prototype are all key features throughout the course. The course consists of two main assessments criteria, firstly external examinations and secondly a single design and make task all completed in the final year. The examinations cover materials, components and applications and design and manufacture. Each examination is equally weighted contributing towards half of the course assessment. The design and manufacture is a single design and make prototype project.