Product Design

Assessment

Two-year course Coursework: 50% Written theory exam: 50% The theory papers will include open and short-ended questions as well as extended writing questions testing the students’ knowledge of materials, product analysis, health and safety, the wider impacts of design and industrial and commercial practice. The theory papers will also include a 15% mathematical element. Students will undertake the course in a creative and stimulating classroom environment where participation in discussions about recent technological developments and current design are encouraged. Students will be guided through the coursework and theory sections of the A-Level but will need to be independent and organised in their further work beyond the classroom. Students will receive regular feedback on their coursework progress, which may be verbal or written, and they will need to be committed to developing their work to reach their full potential.