Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Year 1: Technical principles and design and making principles Year 2: Exams Paper 1 - 30% of A-level Technical principles (TP) - 2.5 hours, 120 marks Paper 2 - 20% of A-level Design and making principles (DMP) - 1.5 hours, 80 marks Combined written paper weighting - 50% of the A-level NEA Assesses practical application of technical principles and designing and making principles. Substantial design and make project. Written or digital portfolio not exceeding 45 pages. 50% of the A-level qualification.