Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Non examined assessment (50% of A-level). Develop a written or digital portfolio of design work which meets the needs of a specific problem/brief which has been researched by the student. • Design and make products in a material of your choice, plastics, graphics, wood, metal or textiles. • Develop innovative products which solve real life problems. • External examination (50%) • Paper 1 - 2.5 hours, 120 marks (30% of A-level) • Paper 2 - 90 minutes, 80 marks (20% of A-level) • Non examined assessment (50% of A-level)