Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Design and Technology is about making things that people want and that work well. Creating things is hugely exciting: it is an inventive, fun activity.’ James Dyson. So why study Product Design? Transferrable skills that you will develop include: • Independent learning • The ability to work with others and share ideas • Strong research and analytical skills • The ability to resolve a problem – to think outside the box! • Communication skills – a variety of media • Practical skills and techniques • Strong observational skills- looking at the world around you to inspire! • Entrepreneurial skills – You will need to cost your product and consider commercial production techniques • Excellent evaluation Design and Technology lessons are taught using a variety of resources. Students will be expected to work independently to lead their own projects. Students will complete an e-portfolio, which will evidence all research, designing, making evidence and testing & evaluation. This will be accompanied by a high quality manufactured product that will satisfy the design brief set. Sessions will also include the theory element of the course, which will support the content required for the examinations. The skills with which Design and Technology will equip students are highly sought after in the world of work and university. The Course will prepare students for opportunities in: - All Engineering courses - Architecture - Product Design - Cybernetics - Manufacturing - Furniture Design - Vehicle Design - Computer games design - Prosthetics - Structural engineering - Printing - Education