A-level Design and Technology: Product Design requires students to engage in both

practical and theoretical study. The AQA specification requires students to cover

design and technology skills and knowledge as set out below. These have been

separated into:

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.

A-LEVELDESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY:PRODUCT DESIGN

What you will be doing...

TECHNICALPRINCIPLES

DESIGNINGAND MAKINGPRINCIPLES

ADDITIONALSPECIALIST

KNOWLEDGEMaterials � Ergonomics � Anthropometrics � CAD � CAM � Rapid Prototyping � Health & Safety � Repair & Maintenance � Copyright � Enterprise & marketing......

Design Methods & Processes � Using Data � Design Theory � Technology � Cultural Influences � Design For Manufacture � Analysis & Evaluation......

Material Properties � Adhesives � Finishes � Manufacturing Processes � Scales of Production � Production Methods......

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!

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!

How you are assessed...

A Grade B in a Design & Technology GCSE (Product Design, Engineering,

Resistant Materials, Graphics, Systems & Control, Electronics, etc.)

A passion for how things are made, designing, and the technical aspects which

go hand in hand with the creation of a product.

What you need to have...

25%

50%

25%

How it’s assessed:• Written exam: 2 hours• 100 marksWhat’s assessed:• Technical principles• Designing and making principles• Specialist knowledgeQuestions:Mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions.

EXAM 1 EXAM 2

How it’s assessed:• Written exam: 2 hours• 100 marksWhat’s assessed:• Technical principles• Designing and making principles• Specialist knowledgeQuestions:Section A: Product analysisSection B: Commercial manufacture

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT

How it’s assessed:• Single substantial design and make task• 100 marks• Approximately 40 hours in durationAssessment criteria to include:• Exploration• Designing• Making• Analysis and evaluationFinal Outcome:Written or electronic portfolio with photographic evidence of final outcome