Product Designers follow a design sequence with a strong emphasis on user needs, to design and make successful products in response to a given or self-defined brief. Students learn to use various forms of visual communication to present their ideas or concepts such as CAD 3D modelling. Fabrication is a big part of the realisation of a Product Designers’ idea. Students develop competence and confidence in using a variety of reductive and additive manufacturing techniques which include: i.e. vacuum forming, metal turning, forging, casting, milling and CAM - laser cutting and 3D printing. The experience of dreaming up an idea and making it tangible, cannot be overstated. Students will finish their course with several digital portfolios, which they may present to prospective employers as a testimony of their skillset and relevant experience. A strong emphasis is placed on industry related skills, to facilitate a near seamless transition from Sixth-form to an apprenticeship, workplace or further study at tertiary institutions. These are developed in consultation with our corporate partners.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5. Photography GCSE is preferred but not a requirement - Entry to this programme is determined by GCSE results. It is generally necessary for students to have achieved at least a level 6 at GCSE in the subject (or related subjects) they intend to study at A Level.
Students are given both verbal and written feedback from staff at intervals throughout the course. The NEA design and make project is worth 50% of the qualification and is completed based on variety of themes chosen by the student. Work is marked in-house by teaching staff and then assessed by an external moderator. There are also two written papers. Technical principles which is worth 30% of the overall mark and Designing and Making principles, which is worth 20%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ |
Product Designers follow a design sequence with a strong emphasis on user needs, to design and make successful products in response to a given or self-defined brief. Students learn to use various forms of visual communication to present their ideas or concepts such as CAD 3D modelling. Fabrication is a big part of the realisation of a Product Designers’ idea. Students develop competence and confidence in using a variety of reductive and additive manufacturing techniques which include: i.e. vacuum forming, metal turning, forging, casting, milling and CAM - laser cutting and 3D printing. The experience of dreaming up an idea and making it tangible, cannot be overstated. Students will finish their course with several digital portfolios, which they may present to prospective employers as a testimony of their skillset and relevant experience. A strong emphasis is placed on industry related skills, to facilitate a near seamless transition from Sixth-form to an apprenticeship, workplace or further study at tertiary institutions. These are developed in consultation with our corporate partners.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5. Photography GCSE is preferred but not a requirement - Entry to this programme is determined by GCSE results. It is generally necessary for students to have achieved at least a level 6 at GCSE in the subject (or related subjects) they intend to study at A Level.
Students are given both verbal and written feedback from staff at intervals throughout the course. The NEA design and make project is worth 50% of the qualification and is completed based on variety of themes chosen by the student. Work is marked in-house by teaching staff and then assessed by an external moderator. There are also two written papers. Technical principles which is worth 30% of the overall mark and Designing and Making principles, which is worth 20%.