Virtually everything you buy is designed or engineered. This course could be the pathway to many exciting and rewarding career paths in a rapidly changing technological society. From engineers to technicians, high-level manufacturing in the UK needs a skilled, highly-trained workforce which you could be part of. As well as developing knowledge and skills in technology-based topics, this subject is one which naturally develops transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills - all of which are vital in the ‘world of work’. Product Design is about making things that people want, and that work well. Creating these products is a hugely exciting inventive, fun activity; this could be workshop-based or focused more on graphic design. This course can be used as a complementary subject to Mathematics, Science, and Art, or to provide a contrast to Humanities subjects. This is a valuable course for anyone seeking a career in architecture, surveying, graphic, product or furniture design, civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or just to broaden your post-16 education.
5 x 9-4 grades at GCSE level or equivalent - including English Language or Literature. Grade 5 or above in Product Design or Art.
Examination 1 x 2.5 hour paper – Technical Principles (30%) 1 x 1.5-hour paper – Designing and Making Principles (20%). Non-examined assessment Substantial design and make project – practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles (50%).
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
Virtually everything you buy is designed or engineered. This course could be the pathway to many exciting and rewarding career paths in a rapidly changing technological society. From engineers to technicians, high-level manufacturing in the UK needs a skilled, highly-trained workforce which you could be part of. As well as developing knowledge and skills in technology-based topics, this subject is one which naturally develops transferable skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills - all of which are vital in the ‘world of work’. Product Design is about making things that people want, and that work well. Creating these products is a hugely exciting inventive, fun activity; this could be workshop-based or focused more on graphic design. This course can be used as a complementary subject to Mathematics, Science, and Art, or to provide a contrast to Humanities subjects. This is a valuable course for anyone seeking a career in architecture, surveying, graphic, product or furniture design, civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or just to broaden your post-16 education.
5 x 9-4 grades at GCSE level or equivalent - including English Language or Literature. Grade 5 or above in Product Design or Art.
Examination 1 x 2.5 hour paper – Technical Principles (30%) 1 x 1.5-hour paper – Designing and Making Principles (20%). Non-examined assessment Substantial design and make project – practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles (50%).