Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

The course is linear, which means that all three components will be taken at the end of the Upper Sixth: Examinations: • Principles of Design (26.7%) • Problem solving (23.3%) You will need to demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of technical principles and the principles of designing and making in both papers. Analytical skills and the ability to evaluate outcomes and consider wider issues in design technology will also be assessed. Non-examined assessment (NEA) You will be required to undertake an iterative design and make project that meets the needs of a user or target marker. You must produce a final prototype based on the design brief you have developed, along with a digital design folder.