This course offers a natural progression from the GCSE specification. Students are familiar with the course structure and assessment criteria. Product Design is a creative and thought-provoking course that gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. They investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice that satisfy real life situations. Students gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. The course is set out into two areas, developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills. - technical principles - designing and making principles. The A Level course provides students with far greater opportunities to work independently and the freedom to select their own design context and client for their NEA.
A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design and Technology and a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics.
Paper 1: Technical Principles 30% of the A Level 2 hour 30 minutes written examination 120 marks Paper 2: Designing and making principles 20% of the A Level 1 hour and 30 minutes written examination 80 marks Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions. Non Exam Assessment (NEA): Substantial Design and Make Project 50% of the A Level 100 marks Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Evidence is a digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UU |
This course offers a natural progression from the GCSE specification. Students are familiar with the course structure and assessment criteria. Product Design is a creative and thought-provoking course that gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. They investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice that satisfy real life situations. Students gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. The course is set out into two areas, developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills. - technical principles - designing and making principles. The A Level course provides students with far greater opportunities to work independently and the freedom to select their own design context and client for their NEA.
A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design and Technology and a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics.
Paper 1: Technical Principles 30% of the A Level 2 hour 30 minutes written examination 120 marks Paper 2: Designing and making principles 20% of the A Level 1 hour and 30 minutes written examination 80 marks Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions. Non Exam Assessment (NEA): Substantial Design and Make Project 50% of the A Level 100 marks Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Evidence is a digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.