A Level Product Design is a challenging and very rewarding qualification that has designing and making at the heart of the course. This course encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products. It allows students to communicate through design. Product Design emphasises two key factors: creativity and sustainability. Students will develop their research, analysis, product development, project planning and evaluation skills.
A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.
There are two external written papers consisting of short-answer and extended writing style questions. 50% of the course is assessed through the external papers. Coursework is internally set and marked by the centre and externally moderated. The coursework involves the designing and development of an appropriate product supported by a design folder. This product should be complete, expertly made and well finished. The coursework contributes 50% to the A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY |
A Level Product Design is a challenging and very rewarding qualification that has designing and making at the heart of the course. This course encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products. It allows students to communicate through design. Product Design emphasises two key factors: creativity and sustainability. Students will develop their research, analysis, product development, project planning and evaluation skills.
A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.
There are two external written papers consisting of short-answer and extended writing style questions. 50% of the course is assessed through the external papers. Coursework is internally set and marked by the centre and externally moderated. The coursework involves the designing and development of an appropriate product supported by a design folder. This product should be complete, expertly made and well finished. The coursework contributes 50% to the A Level.