Design and Technology: Product Design
| EXAM BOARD: AQA COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum grade 6 GCSE in DT/Engineering and grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics |
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Why Study Design and Technology:
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
Sample Course Content:
A Level Design and Technology, product design, requires students to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This specification requires students to cover design and technology skills and knowledge encompassing:
• technical principles
• designing and making principles
Students will also complete a portfolio based NEA which will be 50% of their overall mark.
Career Value:
Taking this subject could lead to a career in all areas of Design including, Product Design and
Development, Architecture, Marketing and many areas of Engineering including Civil and Mechanical Engineering, and Product Manufacture.
As well as this, there is product or automotive design, computer generated cartoons, or maybe CAD for industry. This course could take you into teaching, manufacturing or advertising.
Enrichment Opportunities:
Students can visit museums and galleries to see a range of designs first hand. They will undertake visits off site to gather primary source material and seek inspiration from the world around them.
