This course is intended to reflect the considerations and wide-ranging activities of a professional product designer. Planned research investigations, sketching, rendering, 3D modelling, Photoshop work, Computer Aided Design (CAD), product manufacture and third party feedback, testing and evaluation are all design skills which will be called upon. Students will also be expected to analyse objectively the design implications of objects in the world, in terms of manufacture, materials, potential users, environmental, social and moral issues. It is important that students develop their ability to communicate their thinking clearly in written and graphic forms. These skills are tested throughout the course and in the examination.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Design and Technology and/or Art & Design is desirable. Good understanding of Mathematics and Science for the new style examination papers. Strong visual communication skills. Fluency with compute.
Examinations: Paper 1: Technical Principles. 2hrs 30 mins. 120 marks. 30% of A level. Paper 2: Designing and Making Principles. 1hr 30 mins. 80 marks. 20% of A level. Coursework: Non-exam assessment (NEA): substantial design and make project. 100 marks. 50% of A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,350 - £36,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,550 - £21,150 |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH |
This course is intended to reflect the considerations and wide-ranging activities of a professional product designer. Planned research investigations, sketching, rendering, 3D modelling, Photoshop work, Computer Aided Design (CAD), product manufacture and third party feedback, testing and evaluation are all design skills which will be called upon. Students will also be expected to analyse objectively the design implications of objects in the world, in terms of manufacture, materials, potential users, environmental, social and moral issues. It is important that students develop their ability to communicate their thinking clearly in written and graphic forms. These skills are tested throughout the course and in the examination.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Design and Technology and/or Art & Design is desirable. Good understanding of Mathematics and Science for the new style examination papers. Strong visual communication skills. Fluency with compute.
Examinations: Paper 1: Technical Principles. 2hrs 30 mins. 120 marks. 30% of A level. Paper 2: Designing and Making Principles. 1hr 30 mins. 80 marks. 20% of A level. Coursework: Non-exam assessment (NEA): substantial design and make project. 100 marks. 50% of A level.