Year 12 and Year 13 This is a two-year course with the final assessment taking place at the end of the second year. 50% is made up of written exams and 50% is NEA (Non-ExaminationAssessed) project work. The project work involves designing and making products which solve specific problems for end-users or clients. Exams are based on knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques and industrial practice, as well as social and sustainability issues surrounding designing and making products. There is also Maths-based content, focused on how Maths would be used by designers in the real world. Students will write their two written exams in June of Year 13 and hand in their final design-and-make project e-portfolio at the end of their second year on the course. Why Study? This course will give you the opportunity to develop your design and manufacturing skills. We work closely with industry and universities and you can expect to take part in trips and gain from the experience of industry experts, coming into school to give talks and advice. Some students progress to foundation courses in a range of Product Design/Art and Design courses. Others progress directly onto degree courses leading to careers including engineering, architecture, product design and surveying. What Our Students Say I’m currently in Year 13. My favourite part of the course is theory as I get to lean about how techniques we use in class, are used in careers and activities around the world in a more complex way. I have come to appreciate the processes behind product design, the aesthetics and how different materials are used in real-life products. The greatest thing about taking A level Product Design is seeing how complex your thought process can become and seeing how you are able to find solutions in things that seemed unattainable before. This is a great subject that can help in a large range of careers; the skills you pick up can be used at home and outside.