Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

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. \