By studying Product Design and Architecture you will bring together elements from Art, Business and Engineering. Developing new concepts, engineering solutions to problems, and coming up with ways to present and market your concepts within the world of design. You will combine together aesthetics, functionality and financial considerations in a way that will provide you with a skill set valued in many different job markets, all over the world. While studying this course you will develop your ability to communicate ideas in the form of drawing and presentation techniques, learning the importance of the use of ergonomics and anthropometrics in design. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in prototype and scale modelling, working with a wide variety of materials, Computer Aided Design (CAD), working with industry standard software including: Autodesk inventor, Fusion 360 and Revit.
We would expect students to have studied either Design and Technology or Art at GCSE level, attaining a grade C or above. The ability to draw, and communicate your ideas effectively are key aspects of this course.
In the first year you will take Component 1, a portfolio of Product Design and Architecture projects, alongside Component 2, an externally set assignment taken under controlled conditions. In your U6th year you will complete Component 3, a personal Investigation which will be an in-depth study based on a theme informed by an aspect of Product design or Architecture. This will comprise of a portfolio of work supported by a written analysis of approximately 1500 words.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,515 - £16,440 |
| Address | Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
By studying Product Design and Architecture you will bring together elements from Art, Business and Engineering. Developing new concepts, engineering solutions to problems, and coming up with ways to present and market your concepts within the world of design. You will combine together aesthetics, functionality and financial considerations in a way that will provide you with a skill set valued in many different job markets, all over the world. While studying this course you will develop your ability to communicate ideas in the form of drawing and presentation techniques, learning the importance of the use of ergonomics and anthropometrics in design. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in prototype and scale modelling, working with a wide variety of materials, Computer Aided Design (CAD), working with industry standard software including: Autodesk inventor, Fusion 360 and Revit.
We would expect students to have studied either Design and Technology or Art at GCSE level, attaining a grade C or above. The ability to draw, and communicate your ideas effectively are key aspects of this course.
In the first year you will take Component 1, a portfolio of Product Design and Architecture projects, alongside Component 2, an externally set assignment taken under controlled conditions. In your U6th year you will complete Component 3, a personal Investigation which will be an in-depth study based on a theme informed by an aspect of Product design or Architecture. This will comprise of a portfolio of work supported by a written analysis of approximately 1500 words.