Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

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.