Product Design

Assessment

Iterative Design Project (Non exam assessment) - 50%. Learners investigate an area of design or problem that interests them, creating a portfolio of evidence in real time to demonstrate their competence. The project can be related to particular sectors such as furniture design or architecture and can be developed via a range of mediums. Principles of Design exam 26.7% (90mins) Learners will be required to analyse existing products; demonstrate applied mathematical skills; demonstrate knowledge of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes and techniques; demonstrate understanding of wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact on the design and manufacturing industries. Problem solving exam 23.3% (105mins) exam challenges student to develop solutions to a number of problems with a focus on critical thinking as well as material understanding. 15% of the assessment is maths based and candidates require a secure knowledge of higher tier GCSE Maths.