Product Design (A Level)

Assessment

Paper 1 Technical principles Mixture of short answer and extended response, covering all technical principles of Product Design including performance characteristics of materials and advanced manufacturing technology Examined 2 hours 30 minutes - 30% of A Level. Paper 2 Designing and making principles Mixture of short and extended response Section A: Product Analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B: Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions Examined 1 hour 30 minutes. 20% of A Level. Non examined assessment (NEA) Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype. Substantial design and make task. 50% of A Level.