| Title/Name |
Course Title/Exam
Board, Syllabus details |
Design Technology
Product Design Graphic Products
Examination Board: Edexcel
AS Code: 8190 A2 Code: 9190
|
| What will I learn? |
What will I gain from doing this
course
Aims/Objectives
What will I do |
A greater understanding of Design
and an opportunity to develop your own creative skills.
To develop technical understanding,
creative flair and independent learning.
Two pieces of coursework and two written
exams. |
| What are the entry requirements |
What is the minimum skills or qualification
level the learner needs to start this course |
Preferably a B grade at GCSE Design
Technology, but it is more important that you are able to demonstrate
creative flair and a willingness to work very hard. |
| How will I be assessed |
Method of Assessment (exam, coursework
etc.) Course Content
Style of Teaching and Learning
|
Coursework one for AS and the other
for A2 and two written exams
Unit 1
In this unit students are given the opportunity to develop
their creative, technical and practical skills through a series
of product investigation, design and manufacturing activities
Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
In this unit students will develop a knowledge and understanding
of a wide range of a wide range of materials and processes
used in the field of design and technology. Assessed via 1
hour 30 minute examination set and marked by Edexcel.
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Unit 3: Designing for the Future
In this unit students will develop their knowledge and understanding
of a range of modern design and manufacturing practices and
contemporary design issues. Assessed via 2-hour examination
paper set and marked by Edexcel.
Unit 4: Commercial Design
In this unit 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 of graphic products.
Kinaesthetic, didactic and a great deal of personal learning.
|
| What are the costs |
What equipment will I need (if appropriate)
Any other costs |
All resources are provided but students
are asked to make a nominal voluntary contribution towards the
cost of specialist materials used in their projects. |
| Is there anything else I need to know |
Where will I study What
support will I receive
Where can I get further information
|
Stratford Upon Avon Grammar School
for Girls
Very high quality teaching and a well resourced workshop and
Design Studio.
www.edexcel.org.uk |
| Future Opportunities |
Progression to further education, study
or work |
Product Design, Architecture, Interior
Design, Engineering |
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