Product Design seeks to develop students' knowledge, understanding and skills in designing new products. The subject encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products that enhance our day-today lives. Summary of course content Unit 1 - Portfolio of design skills - 3 short projects that demonstrate your growing theoretical, design and practical skills Unit 2 - Manufacturing, Materials and Components - This unit builds your understanding of making and manufacture examined Unit 3 - Major project - demonstrating your interests, skills and creativity. Unit 4 - Exploring modern manufacturing, robotics and automation - examined Where the course leads Students have progressed into higher education in areas like Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Design. The subject can also support students following careers in ICT, the Sciences and Arts. Entry requirements Students will need to be eligible to follow the route A Pathway. In addition they should have a good GCSE in Design and Technology, Product Design or Graphic Design. Exam board: Edexcel For further advice contact: Mr Mockridge/Mr Eden/Mrs Rayner
Name: Product Design GCEA Qualification title: GCE A Level in Design and Technology Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is through written examination and coursework. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150827 11:34:11 Updated 20160421 09:20:46
All students need access to the internet to complete this course. Equipment required All students need access to the internet to complete this course.
The Purbeck School
Community School
office@purbeck.dorset.sch.uk
01929 550077
http://www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk/
Worgret Road Town: Wareham County:Dorset
Title: GCE A Level in Design and Technology Qualification: GCE A Level in Design and Technology Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies