Design and Technology (Product Design)

Assessment

The subject is taught through guided units with a practical emphasis. The course is flexible, allowing pupils to pursue a route through the subject which best reflects individual interests and potential career choices. In the Lower Sixth, there is a focus on experimenting with a range of materials, developing new skills and gaining confidence in creative problem solving; in the Upper Sixth these skills are applied to a major ‘Design, Make and Evaluate’ unit. The organisation of the course allows a large proportion of time to be allocated to this component. The course consists of: • Project component – 50% of the qualification • One externally examined paper – 50% of the qualification