Design Technology: Product Design

Course summary

Year 12 Students will use their experiences from Year 11 to enhance their making skills completing a variety of prototypes as well as improve their presentation skills by creating a portfolio using a variety of computing skills. With this, students will enhance their theory practice and will be introduced to new manufacturing processes in the world of Design and Technology. Year 13 Students will complete a 35 page A3 portfolio and prototype. This piece of work is worth 50% of their A-Level and will contribute to any evidence needed for Universities when needing to demonstrate documentation for design and making skills. Students will then complete two exams which are in the theme of Technical principles (30%) and Design & make principles (20%).