Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Product Design is a creative and thought-provoking qualification. At the Dixie Grammar School we give students the chance to investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing products of their choice, often for real world clients. They will develop various practical skills, for example sketching and CAD, whilst also improving transferable skills such as the ability to research, analyse and problem solve. The new Design and Technology course requires students to be able to apply maths and science to solve design based problems, and would therefore fit nicely alongside either of these A Levels. You will spend approximately half of your time on planning, designing and creating a product to meet your individual brief. For the other half of the course you will study how technology has advanced in the last century and take an in-depth look at iconic designs around us. You will learn how products are made in industry and look at manufacturing processes and the properties of materials.