Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Students will gain an understanding of the 'real world' of design and production, develop practical skills, and respond to both given design briefs and self-generated projects of a practical nature. They will have the opportunity to explore a number of design briefs and work in a range of materials. Students will produce a 'product study' eportfolio where they will analyze existing products and develop one to enhance its qualities. They will involve themselves in producing innovative solutions to a given design brief produce an extensive design and make a project that will take most of Year 13.