Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Examination Paper 1 (2 hours) • Core technical principles and core designing and making principles. • 25% of the final A-level grade Questions: Mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response. Examination Paper 2 (2 hours) • Specialist knowledge, technical and designing and making principles. • 25% of the final A-level grade Questions: Mixture of short answer, multiple choice and extended response questions. Non-Exam Assessment • A substantial practical design and make activity (approximately 45 hours) • 50% of the final A-level grade Evidence: Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.