A-LEVEL
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY:
PRODUCT DESIGN
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives you
the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to
succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the
creative industries.
You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental
and economic influences within design and technology, whilst
enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by
producing products of your choice.
You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a
designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher
education providers and employers.
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Materials �
Ergonomics
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Rapid Protot
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Safety � Repa
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Copyright �
Enterprise &
marketing....
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DESIGNIN
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Design Met
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esses �
Using Data
� Design Th
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Technology
� Cultural In
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� Design Fo
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Analysis & Ev ufacture �
aluation......
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Material Prop
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Finishes � M
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Scales of Pr
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This A level course is offered to Bilborough Sixth Form College students
but is delivered at Fernwood School – just a few minutes ride away in the
college mini-bus!
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25%
25%
EXAM 2
EXAM 1
How it’s assessed:
• Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
How it’s assessed:
• Written exam: 2 hours
• 100 marks
What’s assessed:
• Technical principles
• Designing and making principles
• Specialist knowledge
What’s assessed:
• Technical principles
• Designing and making principles
• Specialist knowledge
Questions:
Mixture of short answer, multiple
choice and extended response
questions.
Questions:
Section A: Product analysis
Section B: Commercial manufacture
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT
50%
How it’s assessed:
• Single substantial design and make task
• 100 marks
• Approximately 40 hours in duration
Assessment criteria to include:
• Exploration
• Designing
• Making
• Analysis and evaluation
Final Outcome:
Written or electronic portfolio with photographic
evidence of final outcome
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This A level course is offered to Bilborough Sixth Form College students
but is delivered at Fernwood School – just a few minutes ride away in the
college mini-bus!