AS units consist of: Unit 1 - Materials, Components and Application: You will learn about the properties of a broad range of materials and how materials and components can be used to manufacture products. Through analysis of existing products your understanding of the issues affecting the designer will be developed, including the issues of sustainability, ergonomics and consumer safety.You will look at how computer aided design and manufacture is used and how quality can be maintained. Unit 2 - Learning through designing and making: You will complete an exciting range of design and make projects using a cross section of materials and techniques to produce a portfolio of work. You will need the ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally and should be able to work safely with materials. A2 units consist of: Unit 3 - Design and Manufacture: Building on AS you will need to learn about the development, selection and application of materials for the manufacture of modern products. There will be a focus on understanding why materials and manufacturing processes are chosen and there suitability for production. Unit 4 - Design and Making Practice: This is a design and make unit where your knowledge will be applied to the design and manufacture of a product of your choice. You will be required to identify a problem/need and develop a solution that satisfies the design brief. Through this unit you will gain real insight into the design process.
Name: Design and Technology: Product Design Qualification title: Design and Technology: Product Design Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161025 14:59:18 Updated 20161025 14:59:18
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