Design Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

The opportunity to design and make products satisfying specific needs using a range of processes and materials does not exist elsewhere in the school curriculum. This qualification emphasises two key factors - Technical Principles and Design and Make Principles. We want all students to explore ideas of originality and value, to question and challenge, to envisage what could be, but equally we need them to achieve the results that will progress their careers. British industry needs bright new engineers and designers, and this course offers the perfect opportunity to pursue a career in this area. This is an academic course which also offers an opportunity for creative and hands-on work. Students taking on this course will also demonstrate high level thinking and logic as well as mathematical ability, and the ability to communicate in a variety of different ways.