3D Design
GCSE Three Dimensional Design: Product Design
Key information:
Three-dimensional design is the creation of concepts through modeling, prototyping or the construction of functional products to fulfill a purposeful need or an aesthetic quality . Three dimensional design will include the creation of objects, products and environments drawing upon thinking, creative and practical skills.
Students work to build a 60% portfolio of evidence and are required to work in one or more area(s) of three dimensional design, focusing on the elements listed below:
• product design
• architectural design
• 3D digital design
Assessment
Assessment covers four key areas;
● Designer Research
● Development of Ideas
● Recording Images (Drawing and annotation)
● Final Outcome.
Pupil’s work is assessed through a combination of an externally set task/examination (40%) and a portfolio (60%). All work is internally assessed and externally checked and moderated by the exam board.
Subject information:
Within the context of three-dimensional design, students will develop and demonstrate their ability to use a range of three-dimensional techniques and processes to realise their personal intentions. This could include students for example:
• model making
• constructing
• surface treatment
• assembling
• modelling & prototyping
Using media and materials, as appropriate to students’ personal intentions, for example:
• drawing materials
• wood
• metal
• plastic
• Computer aided design
Is this course right for me?
This is a hands on subject developing a 60% portfolio over the course. An ability to draw accurately to record what you see, think and imagine is essential. There are a range of techniques used throughout the course to work three dimensionally to explore, develop and finalise ideas. This will see you constructing, problem solving, testing, making, designing and modelling using a variety of techniques and processes that are practical and technical.
A level of independence is required when developing ideas for your evidence portfolio and your chosen exam brief.
What can this lead to?
This course can lead to further study of a range of design or STEM based subjects at A Level (or alternative level 3 qualifications) such as:
Three Dimensional Design
Product Design
Graphic design
Engineering
Careers that make use of Three Dimensional design include;
Architecture
Interior/spatial design
3-dimensional design
Product design
Exhibition design
Design for television
Stage and film
Silversmithing
Model making
Environmental design
Furniture design
Transport design
