30 Product Design A Level We live in a world where good design and sound engineering is implicit in almost every aspect of our lives, from the cars we drive, the gadgets we use and the houses we live in to the medical equipment that helps save lives. This course requires you to think creatively and imaginatively and will help you develop your problemsolving abilities. You will work with a wide range of materials, developing your ideas from sketches to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and physical models through to prototypes. You will learn about the factors that influence design in the 21st Century and about designing and making in the real world. Course Overview This A Level qualification is linear which means students complete all assessment in Year 13. There will be 2 exams, which account for 50% of the A Level, and an independent project (NEA) worth 50% Paper 1: Technical principles Paper 2: Designing and making principles Independent project (NEA): This requires students to design and make a product and produce an accompanying design portfolio of their work Assessment The course provides a suitable foundation for the further study in any design or engineering discipline. The nature of the course is such that it would be very useful to students considering a wide variety of careers that are related to design, manufacturing, engineering and the arts. Where could it take you? Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including English and Maths. A GCSE grade 4 or above in a Design and Technology subject is preferred, but not essential.
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