Product Design
Course: A Level Design & Technology Product Design
Exam Board: AQA
Primary Contact: Gemma Kidd
Entry Criteria: 5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics, and grade 5 in a GCSE Technology subject (or attend an interview).
DTVA video - For Product Design skip to 5:59
Key Information
Product Design involves creating innovative products that solve real world problems. Learning will be based around project work which allows you to apply your knowledge and create your own style and strategies as a designer. Projects are based on themes such as furniture, lighting, sports equipment or architecture and students are given the opportunity to base their work on personal interests and to respond to the challenges with their own ideas. As well as learning to respond to challenges creatively you will also build your technical knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques.
Exams - 50%
Paper 1 : Technical principles 30%
Paper 2 : Designing and making principles 20%
Coursework - Design project 50%
Possible Career Paths
Product/ Industrial Designer
Architect
Engineer
Technology sector jobs - Management
Creative industries
Complementary Courses
Art & Design
Graphics
Photography