The Product Design course offers a considerable breadth of experience for students who have studied Design and Technology at GCSE. The course provides wide ranging opportunities from creative design to aspects of manufacturing, industrial and commercial practice. It allows them to continue their studies to Advanced Level, possibly leading to the study of a variety of courses at university such as Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Architecture. Graphics is an integral part of any Design and Technology course. In Product Design it is important that students communicate their thinking clearly and represent their ideas graphically. This section can however be expanded to provide opportunities for more graphically orientated coursework but it must be noted that all project work requires a three dimensional outcome. The A Level will require students to demonstrate a practical and theoretical understanding of maths and science to support decisions made in the processes of designing and making.
An average of 6 or higher across eight subjects at GCSE A minimum of a grade 5 in Mathematics, a Science subject and English Language or English Literature
Paper 1 focuses on the technical principles of the course and is assessed by a written examination which is 2.5 hours long and worth 30% of the A Level. The examination will consist of a mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Paper 2 focuses on the designing and making principles and is assessed by a written examination which is 1.5 hours long and worth 20% of the A Level. The examination will consist of two sections. Section A will involve the students analysing existing products. Section B focuses on the commercial manufacture of products. The NEA is the new term for what was previously known as coursework. It will require the practical application of both the Technical principles and Designing and Making principles. It will be assessed by the students designing and manufacturing a substantial project consisting of a design portfolio and a made outcome. The NEA is worth 50% of the A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,016 - £14,271 |
| Address | Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
The Product Design course offers a considerable breadth of experience for students who have studied Design and Technology at GCSE. The course provides wide ranging opportunities from creative design to aspects of manufacturing, industrial and commercial practice. It allows them to continue their studies to Advanced Level, possibly leading to the study of a variety of courses at university such as Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Architecture. Graphics is an integral part of any Design and Technology course. In Product Design it is important that students communicate their thinking clearly and represent their ideas graphically. This section can however be expanded to provide opportunities for more graphically orientated coursework but it must be noted that all project work requires a three dimensional outcome. The A Level will require students to demonstrate a practical and theoretical understanding of maths and science to support decisions made in the processes of designing and making.
An average of 6 or higher across eight subjects at GCSE A minimum of a grade 5 in Mathematics, a Science subject and English Language or English Literature
Paper 1 focuses on the technical principles of the course and is assessed by a written examination which is 2.5 hours long and worth 30% of the A Level. The examination will consist of a mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Paper 2 focuses on the designing and making principles and is assessed by a written examination which is 1.5 hours long and worth 20% of the A Level. The examination will consist of two sections. Section A will involve the students analysing existing products. Section B focuses on the commercial manufacture of products. The NEA is the new term for what was previously known as coursework. It will require the practical application of both the Technical principles and Designing and Making principles. It will be assessed by the students designing and manufacturing a substantial project consisting of a design portfolio and a made outcome. The NEA is worth 50% of the A Level.