Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

The 2 year course is designed to equip students with design skills for the future, recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how global issues and the latest technologies have an impact on the world around them. Students learn and apply key design skills that prepare them for the modern world. They develop confidence to take design risks through the encouragement of innovation and creativity and further their understanding of new and emerging technologies. Mathematical and scientific principles are an integral part of the designing and developing process and students will be expected to apply these principles when considering the designs of others.