This course is an introduction to the world of product design – an industry which increasingly has more impact upon our daily lives. From the electronic devices with which we interface to the vehicles that transport us, the buildings that protect us and the systems and products that make our lives safer, healthier and happier - both now and in the future. While design & technology is concerned with meeting human needs through the application of scientific and other forms of knowledge, the course aims to stimulate students’ creativity through innovation, problem-solving, design, development and realisation. Subject knowledge is not therefore acquired for its own sake, but to aid the process of finding tangible solutions to problems which arise in everyday life in an industrial and commercial context. We simply ask the questions: What should we do? Why should we do it? How should we do it? We have an outstanding team of staff delivering the course who, through their own specialisms and experiences, bring the correct balance of skill and technological know-how within an inclusive and supportive environment. In short, we go the extra mile for our A level students. As a school we are technology-rich and have an abundance of CAD (Solidworks; Corel Draw; Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop; Boxford Design Tools) and CAM (CNC lathe; miller; laser-cutter; plotter-cutter) at our disposal. To enhance this we have strong industry and university links which give us access to Waterjet and Abrasivejet cutting as well as CNC routing and 3D printing.
Name: Design & Technology : Product Design (3D Design) Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding AQA Created 20150923 12:17:17 Updated 20161003 12:57:49
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