A Level Design & Technology

Assessment

Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology – written examination (50%) Topics Materials Performance characteristics of materials Digital technologies Factors influencing the development of products Effects of technological developments Potential hazards Features of manufacturing industries Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment Current legislation Information handling, modelling and forward planning Further processes and techniques Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project – examined assessment (50%) You will undertake a small-scale design, make and evaluate project in response to a realistic contextual challenge, taking into account the needs and wants of the user. The project consists of a portfolio and prototype.