The subject content of this title is focused towards consumer products and applications; their analysis in respect of materials, components, and marketability to understand their selection and uses in industrial and commercial practices of product development. Studying Product Design A-Level oers you the opportunity to build and develop a set of skills and way of thinking that transcends our subject. The problem-solving and lateral-thinking techniques developed through the subject empower you to make decisions and well-conceived solutions in your wider lives, within both education and your later careers. The design process involves channelling creativity, ingenuity and originality into a multi-staged system of development, which culminates in an elegant and sophisticated solution to a problem or need.
Entry is competitive and successful candidates are likely to be predicted mostly grades 9-7 at GCSE or IGCSE.
NEA: ITERATIVE DESIGN PROJECT (50%) A non-examined ‘Iterative Design Project’ is a substantial design, make and evaluate project centred on the iterative processes of explore, create and evaluate. It is worth 50% of the A-Level qualification. You will be required to identify a design opportunity or problem from a context of your own choice, and create a chronological portfolio supported by real–time evidence of your project development. Innovative approaches will be required resulting in a final prototype that can be tested against the user and the market. WRITTEN EXAM 1: PRINCIPLES OF (26.7%) This paper assesses your ability to analyse existing products, your technical knowledge and understanding of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes and techniques. This paper also allows you to demonstrate your understanding of design thinking and wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact on the design and manufacturing industries. WRITTEN EXAM 2: PROBLEM SOLVING (23.3%) This paper focuses on the application of your knowledge, understanding and skills of designing and manufacturing prototypes and products to given situations and problems. You will be required to demonstrate your higher thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations and the suitability of design solutions. \
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £37,905; Boarding £46,035 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,308 |
| Address | Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ |
The subject content of this title is focused towards consumer products and applications; their analysis in respect of materials, components, and marketability to understand their selection and uses in industrial and commercial practices of product development. Studying Product Design A-Level oers you the opportunity to build and develop a set of skills and way of thinking that transcends our subject. The problem-solving and lateral-thinking techniques developed through the subject empower you to make decisions and well-conceived solutions in your wider lives, within both education and your later careers. The design process involves channelling creativity, ingenuity and originality into a multi-staged system of development, which culminates in an elegant and sophisticated solution to a problem or need.
Entry is competitive and successful candidates are likely to be predicted mostly grades 9-7 at GCSE or IGCSE.
NEA: ITERATIVE DESIGN PROJECT (50%) A non-examined ‘Iterative Design Project’ is a substantial design, make and evaluate project centred on the iterative processes of explore, create and evaluate. It is worth 50% of the A-Level qualification. You will be required to identify a design opportunity or problem from a context of your own choice, and create a chronological portfolio supported by real–time evidence of your project development. Innovative approaches will be required resulting in a final prototype that can be tested against the user and the market. WRITTEN EXAM 1: PRINCIPLES OF (26.7%) This paper assesses your ability to analyse existing products, your technical knowledge and understanding of materials, product functionality, manufacturing processes and techniques. This paper also allows you to demonstrate your understanding of design thinking and wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact on the design and manufacturing industries. WRITTEN EXAM 2: PROBLEM SOLVING (23.3%) This paper focuses on the application of your knowledge, understanding and skills of designing and manufacturing prototypes and products to given situations and problems. You will be required to demonstrate your higher thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations and the suitability of design solutions. \