Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Design and Technology develops your techniques of researching, communication, evaluating and independent learning. Through project work these skills are developed in a real-world problem-solving context. It combines traditional craft and engineering skills with modern computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, allowing you the opportunity to explore industry standard design software such as SolidWorks and state-of-the-art processes such as 3D printing. Design and Technology provides you with the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills whilst exploring industrial applications of design and manufacturing processes. Design brings together knowledge and skills from many subjects including the Arts, Sciences, Business Studies and Mathematics. Design and Technology is an excellent preparation for Industrial Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Engineering and Arts Foundation courses at university. It can also complement subjects leading to Architecture courses.