PRODUCT DESIGN - A LEVEL

PRODUCT DESIGN - A LEVEL

WHY STUDY PRODUCT DESIGN?
Product Design is a highly creative and thought-provoking subject which gives you
the hands-on practical experience of a wide range of materials and processes, as
well as the theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a wide range of
careers in the creative industries. You will gain a real understanding of what it means
to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education
and employers.
Through a range of rich and stimulating projects, you will be encouraged to develop
your creativity and problem-solving skills to produce your own 3D outcomes, through
which you will learn to work with precision and flair to develop your own personal
style and skill set along the way. You will investigate the historical, social, cultural,
environmental and economic influences on design and technology to give you a
firm understanding and awareness of real-world design, including current
technologies and trends, whilst enjoying the opportunities to put what has been
learnt into practice by producing a range of varied prototypes of your choice.
Over the two years you will be encouraged to take design risks, show innovation
and work collaboratively with others, including users and experts to develop and
refine your design skill set. You will draw on knowledge from other subject areas too
such as science and maths to inform design decisions and apply these skills when
making. You will have the freedom of being able to tailor design and make projects
to your own strengths and interests, allowing you more control over the topics you
would like to cover in order to prepare you for your future career path.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
You will be assessed through two written exams (worth 50% of A Level) and a design
and make project (worth 50% of A-level).
• Paper 1 – Technical principles – 30% of A Level
• Paper 2 – Designing & making principles – 20% of A Level
Non-examined assessment (NEA) – design and make project – 50% of A Level.