DTPRODUCT

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DESIGN
Head of Department: Mr R Down
Syllabus:
Exam Board: CEA
Website:www.rewardinglearning.org.uk
Time Allocation:
2 hours per week Future Education Opportunities:
A / AS Levels. Sixth Form and Technical College courses in Art, Design etc.
Assessment:
Design and Technology (Product Design) allows candidates to specialise in the area of Product Design. Students choose to complete this course with a focus on either Textiles or Resistant Materials although the course structure is the same in either case.

Students will learn about a range of resistive and compliant materials, manufacturing processes, techniques and technologies and will be able to use them as appropriate to the design and make process.

During year 10 pupils will complete a project in which they investigate a need, research, develop and make a product. This project comprises a significant folder of design work and will also require the purchase of suitable materials for the modelling and making of the final product. It will be necessary for pupils or parents to purchase these materials.

During year 11 pupils prepare for the final exam by completing a number of practical tasks. The examination questions are based on the skills, techniques and procedures used during the completion of the practical tasks.

Future Career Opportunities:
Industrial designer
Multimedia designer
Product designer
Computer software designer
Interface designer/developer
Textiles designer
Fashion designer

Exhibit designer
Marketing and retail
Architecture
Civil Engineering