Product Design Engineering

WJEC GCE Design and Technology (Product Design)

Do you love solving problems and being a creative resistant material, engineering graphics student? Product Design focuses on the use of imagination, initiative and resourcefulness within the design process to create products we use and wear and for environments we live in. You will have experience of identifying needs and developing creativity in your thinking in a wide range of materials using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and the latest CNC equipment including 3D printing. Throughout the course you will develop your critical awareness of the work of other designers and develop expertise to enable innovative ideas to be manufactured to an exceptional standard.

The course will require students to

  • have a genuine interest in creating innovative control technology, graphics, fashion, architectural models, every day products or just something that hasn’t been designed yet!

  • consider innovation and creativity in all aspects of manufacturing and design

  • consider how everyday products have evolved into their present form

  • develop skills and creativity, use of modern CAD

  • be adaptable to use Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) including 3D printing and laser cutting

Summary Assessment

AS Unit 1 - (20%) Written Examination 3hrs

AS Unit 2 - (20%) Coursework Project focusing on design and innovation in Product Design To complement your coursework project your observations and understanding of how people design and make products are presented in a log book

A2 Unit 3 - (30%) Written Examination 21 - 2 hrs

A2 Unit 4 - (30%) Coursework Project

Course Leader: Mr M Kenny

83% of students achieved grades A*-C in the 2021/22 examination series

Higher Education Opportunities

The A Level Product Design qualification will provide a powerful illustration about your creativity and innovation to further education and industry that you have got what it takes to manage complex projects. This qualification will open doors to studying Civil/Material/ Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Product/Graphic/Web/Games Design, Interior Design, Architecture/Architectural Engineering & Design Management & Business related degrees.

Career Opportunities

Additionally design related apprenticeships such as Land Rover Jaguar Manufacturing Engineering scheme also value this A Level. You will be a strong candidate for work as a design of many disciplines with many students moving onto architecture, product design, graphic design, engineering and manufacturing.