Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

A-Level Design Technology is examined through both written papers and a coursework project. Paper 1 – Technical Principals (30%) Paper 2 - Designing and making principles (20%) Coursework Project (50%) The coursework project lasts two terms and is normally undertaking in the U6th year; candidates produce an artefact and portfolio in response to a design problem of their choosing. Candidates are expected to work with a real 3rd party client rather than design something for themselves.