This course will enable you to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of technological processes and systems Analyse design situations and identify problems solving solutions Propose innovative ideas through a variety of creative media Design, make, test, evaluate and modify quality solutions and prototypes Demonstrate a sound knowledge of production technologies and provide a sound basis for further study in Design and Technology
Name: Design and Technology (Product Design) A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (exam) 2 hours 30 minutes. 50% of the qualification. 120 marks In this unit students will develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of modern design and manufacturing practices and contemporary design issues. The modern designer must have a good working knowledge of the use of ICT and systems and control technology in the design and manufacture of products. This will include fundamental maths and science skills underpin the theory and practice of design for the future. Assessment: The paper includes calculations, short-open and open-response questions, as well as extended-writing questions focused on: Analysis and evaluation of design decisions and outcomes, against a technical principle, for prototypes made by others Analysis and evaluation of wider issues in design technology, including social, moral, ethical and environmental impacts. Students must answer all questions - calculators and rulers in the examination. Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project Portfolio In this component students are given the opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired and developed throughout this course of study, to design and make a product of their choice that comply with the requirements resistant material or graphic product in consultation with a client identify a problem and design context. Students will develops a range of potential solutions which include the use of computer aided design and traditional modelling to development a prototype in conjunction with the opinions of the user group or client. Students will realise one potential solution through practical making activities with evidence of project management and plan for production. This will incorporate issues related to sustainability and the impact their prototype may have on the environment. Through production of a portfolio students are expected to analyse and evaluate design decisions and outcomes for prototypes/products made by themselves and others including wider issues such as social, moral, ethical and environmental impacts. Assessment: The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. Students will produce a substantial design, make and evaluate project which consists of a portfolio and a prototype The portfolio will contain approximately 40 sides of A3 paper (or electronic equivalent) There are four parts to the assessment listed below. Part 1: Identifying Opportunities for Design Identification of a design problem, investigation of needs and research and specification. Part 2: Designing a Prototype Design ideas, development of design idea, final design solution, review of development and final design and communication of design ideas Part 3: Making a Prototype Design, manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and equipment and quality and accuracy Part 4: Evaluating own Design and Prototype Testing and evaluation Awarding Pearson Edexcel Created 20160201 13:57:22 Updated 20161206 11:43:09
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