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GCSE D&T Video.mp4Product Design - 6 Lessons a fortnight
Course Description
Course Description
GCSE Product Design involves developing practical skills and learning about a wide variety of materials and manufacturing techniques. The course is split into two equal areas: practical design and make assignments; and a theory exam in the summer term of Year 11.
The substantial design and make investigatory project will have the following format:
Identifying and investigating design possibilities
Producing a design brief and specification
Generating design ideas
Developing design ideas
Realising design ideas with practical outcomes
Analysing & evaluating
Exam Information
Exam Board: AQA
50% Coursework
50% Exam
Course Structure
Course Structure
Qualification: GCSE in Product Design
Head of Creative Arts: Mr R Harrison
Career Pathways
A Level: 3D Design, Graphics, Photography, Art, Fine Art,
Degree: Architecture, Furniture Design, Product Design, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design
Career: Architect, Engineering, Product Designer, Advertising, Branding Designer, Packaging Designer, Set Designer, Furniture Designer, Landscape Architect
Qualification: GCSE Product Design
Head of Creative Arts: Mr R Harrison
email: rharrison@cws.foliotrust.uk
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