PRODUCT DESIGN Exam Board: AQA Design and Technology: Product Design Syllabus: A-level: 7552 Consult: Mrs Jackson WHY STUDY THE SUBJECT? This course is suitable for Graphic Product and Product Design students. A study of Product Design will enable you to develop a critical understanding of design and technology and, in particular, to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. You will further develop the capacity to problem solve, undertake the entire design process, and manufacture products targeted at specific markets and/or users. Key skills are needed to organise and present information, ideas and design concepts clearly and logically through your non-exam assessment. Much of the course is based on real developments in technology, and you should have a strong interest in historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology. Wide reading of newspapers/ magazines/relevant online content and
viewing of current affairs programmes are essential to enable full participation in class discussion. ASSESSMENT A-level Paper 1 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (120 marks, 30% of A-level) Paper 2 Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks, 20% of A-level) Non-exam assessment (NEA) Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles. You will complete a substantial design and make project (100 marks, 50% of A-level) You will create a written or digital design portfolio with photographic evidence of final prototype.
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AFTER ASHCOMBE Students who wish to pursue careers in any aspect of creativity, including industrial product design, graphic design, engineering, architecture, marketing or advertising will find this course provides a valuable foundation. Students with A-level Product Design have access to a wide range of possible career and University opportunities.
