Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

UNIT 1 - Subject knowledge: During this unit you will support your coursework and prepare for the final exam taken at the end of the course by strengthening your knowledge of materials and industrial manufacturing processes. Workshop-based tasks will provide you with practical experience to apply to your theory knowledge. UNIT 2 – .Coursework - Major project part 1: During this unit you will begin your project by identifying your own design problem and context and client for your coursework and commence working to produce research and ideas leading to the production of initial prototypes. UNIT 3 – Focused design project: This unit will see you produce a small scale product design based around an electronic circuit and will focus on developing an iterative design process with plenty of practical time in the workshop. You produce a final working prototype that will be supported by a condensed project design folio. UNIT 4 - Subject knowledge: During this unit the remaining aspects of the exam syllabus will be covered including industrial practices, the effects of technological developments and designing for the cleaner environment. All aspects of the course will be reviewed in preparation for the final exam at the end of the course. UNIT 5 - Coursework - Major project part 2: This year will be about consolidating the project work that you have carried out so far using an iterative design process to refine your ideas into a final prototype. This will be supported by a folio detailing the design process you have taken.