Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

At A Level Design Technology, we encourage students to think creatively, take risks and develop innovative solutions to real-world design challenges. Whilst instilling an appreciation for sustainability and ethical considerations, emphasising responsible design practices that minimise the environmental impact. Students will have a comprehensive understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies, equipping students with the technical prowess needed to design and produce high-quality products. Throughout the course, students will nurture their analytical and critical thinking skills through the iterative design process to evaluate designs, make informed decisions and continuously improve their prototypes. The A Level course gives you the freedom to design and make outcomes within any context that suits you, creating a portfolio of outstanding work. The course contains content which will jump into science and maths giving contextual understanding and application, this will reflect 15% of the examination content. Technical knowledge of materials and design principles will form the basis of the remaining theoretical content. The course is taught in a linear format with both examination papers taken on completion of the second year.