In Year 12, the course content includes core technical principals of design, including topics such as materials and their applications, requirements for product design, product development, improvement and inclusive design (including ergonomics and anthropometrics), design communication, digital design, manufacture efficient use of materials and design theory. In Year 13, the course will cover topics such as how technology and cultural changes can impact the work of designers, critical analysis and the evaluation of work and products, selecting appropriate specialist tools, techniques and processes, consideration of responsible design and approaches to product development design for manufacture including national and international standards in product design.
If you’d like to study Product Design, then you’ll need at least a Grade 5 in GCSE Design & Technology or at least a Merit in NCFE Graphic Design. Other Design & Technology qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Head of Faculty.
The Product Design course is comprised of two assessed components. • Component 1: Written Examination This is a written exam, lasting for 2 hours and 30 minutes. This exam is comprised of short-open, open, and extended response questions. This component is worth 50% of the course certification. • Component 2: Non-Examined Assessment This is a coursework piece, where students will be required to produce a substantial design and make and evaluate a project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype. This component is worth 50% of the course certification.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1JQ |
In Year 12, the course content includes core technical principals of design, including topics such as materials and their applications, requirements for product design, product development, improvement and inclusive design (including ergonomics and anthropometrics), design communication, digital design, manufacture efficient use of materials and design theory. In Year 13, the course will cover topics such as how technology and cultural changes can impact the work of designers, critical analysis and the evaluation of work and products, selecting appropriate specialist tools, techniques and processes, consideration of responsible design and approaches to product development design for manufacture including national and international standards in product design.
If you’d like to study Product Design, then you’ll need at least a Grade 5 in GCSE Design & Technology or at least a Merit in NCFE Graphic Design. Other Design & Technology qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Head of Faculty.
The Product Design course is comprised of two assessed components. • Component 1: Written Examination This is a written exam, lasting for 2 hours and 30 minutes. This exam is comprised of short-open, open, and extended response questions. This component is worth 50% of the course certification. • Component 2: Non-Examined Assessment This is a coursework piece, where students will be required to produce a substantial design and make and evaluate a project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype. This component is worth 50% of the course certification.