Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

In the Lower Sixth, you will develop your knowledge and skills with two distinct practical projects. There are also theory topics that will be assessed in the Upper Sixth examination. There are two assessed units in the Upper Sixth: Component 1 This is an externally assessed examination which lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 50% of the qualification. It includes topics such as Materials and Properties, Manufacturing Processes and Techniques, Digital Technologies, and Industrial Manufacturing. Environmental and Sustainable Issues in Design, Legislation and Laws, Information Handling and Modelling. Component 2 This is a coursework project which is also worth 50% of the qualification. You will have the opportunity to design and make a substantial product of your choice. You should adopt a commercial design approach to your work and include the views of a client or user group in the decision-making at various stages of the design and build process.