Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

Paper 1 Technical principles, Designing and Making principles and Specialist knowledge 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 120 marks, 30% of A Level Short and extended responses Paper 2 Product Analysis and Commercial Manufacture 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 80 marks, 20% of A Level Section A Product Analysis 30 marks. Up to 6 short answer questions based on visuals. Section B Commercial Manufacture 50 marks. Short and extended responses. Non Examined Assessment (Coursework) exploration Designing, making, analysis and evaluation Approximately 40 hours 100 marks, 50% of A Level