Design and Technology: Product Design

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

O V E R V I E W

This course encourages students to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impact on today’s world. Students are encouraged to take design risks and innovate in a situation where it is safe to test and refine ideas. The course will involve two components including Principles of Design and Technology and Independent Design and Make Project.

KS5 Subject Leader

Mr C Dimelow

Examination Board

Edexcel

Specification

9DT0

Note

PRODUCT DESIGN

How is the course assessed?

This course is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding learned during a GCSE Engineering / Design Technology course. You will enjoy designing and manufacturing products using a range of materials, combining traditional skills, ICT and CAD/CAM. The Product Design course focuses on the areas of industrial design, engineering, manufacture and product design.

Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology (9DT0/01) -50%

Students will be required to apply knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials, including modern and smart materials, and processes used in product design and manufacture. They will be required to develop an understanding of contemporary industrial and commercial practices applied to designing and manufacturing products, and to appreciate the risks involved. Students will develop a deeper working knowledge of health and safety practices. Students will also develop a sound working knowledge of ICT use and systems and control, including modern manufacturing processes and systems, as applied to design and manufacture. The work of designers from the past will provide inspiration for present and future designing and the wider issues attached to design and technological activity. Students will develop an awareness of the impact of design activity on the environment and society, and issues of sustainability.

Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project (9DT0/02) -50%

Students will design, make and evaluate a substantial project which will test their skills in designing and manufacturing a prototype, which can be sufficiently tested and evaluated. Students identify a problem and context, individually or in consultation with a client, and develop a range of potential solutions and then realise one through practical making activities. Creativity and imagination form an important part of the interactive design process when developing and modifying designs that solve real world problems.

You will need a minimum of grade 6 at GCSE in Design and Technology or Engineering and a good pass in Mathematics to study A level.

Entry requirements