A Level Design Technology – Product Design
Exam Board: AQA
Why study this subject?
A Level Design Technology – Product Design is a challenging and very rewarding qualification that has designing and making at the heart of the course.
If you are interested in a career in Technology, Engineering , Industrial Design or Marketing this is the course for you. It is an enjoyable and relevant course for the developing technical world we live in. If you enjoy understanding how things work, like doing creative activities, making real products and enjoy the challenges of technical academic work this course will develop your skills in all these areas.
What will I study?
Students will study historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic impacts of Design.
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Growing your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
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Learning to design working products which meet the needs of the intended user.
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Practical and Computer Aided Design projects.
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Technical drawing and sketching tuition.
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Students will develop skills useful for employment and higher education.
Where can this lead?
Higher level apprenticeships.
A wide range of degree courses including:
Industrial Design
Graphic Design
Sports Engineering
Fashion Design
Architecture
Engineering (mechanical, automotive, aeronautical etc.)
How will I be assessed?
You will complete a large design and make task which involved you developing and manufacturing the solution to a problem you have identified. This piece of work will be mostly undertaken in Year 13 and will apply all the theoretical and practical knowledge you have learned in Year 12. You will also sit two external exams which test you on your knowledge of materials, manufacturing, design history and the effects design decisions on others.
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EXAM 1: Technical Principles
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30%
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EXAM 2: Designing and Making Principles
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20%
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COURSEWORK: Substantial design and make task (45hours)
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50%
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