Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Design and Technology is a practical subject where students develop their capability by combining their designing and making skills with knowledge and understanding, helping them to design and make a range of practical products. Students will develop their capability through designing and making assignments in which they will use their ability to develop products that meet real identified needs. ▪ Focused practical tasks where students will develop and practice particular skills and knowledge. ▪ Critical assessment of products in everyday use in which you will explore and evaluate existing products and then use this knowledge and understanding to influence your approach to designing and making quality products. ▪ Analysis of the finished products and working methods of several contemporary designers. ▪ The use of CAD/CAM and an awareness of modern industrial manufacturing processes. Subject content 1. Technical principles. 2. Design and Making principles. 3. NEA (Practical application of technical principles and designing and making principles).