Product Design A Level

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A Level Product Design is an exciting and creative subject that combines innovation, practical skills and problem solving. Students learn how to design and develop products that meet real user needs, using a range of techniques including sketching, modelling, prototyping and computer-aided design (CAD). The course encourages creative thinking while developing technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability and modern design technologies. Student gain valuable transferrable skills such as project management, research, communication and critical analysis.

• Materials

• Performance characteristics of materials

• Processes and techniques

• Digital technologies

• Factors influencing the development of products

• Effectives of technological developments

• Potential hazards and risk assessments

• Features of manufacturing industries

• Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment

• Current legislation

• Information handling, Modelling and Forward Planning

• Further processes and techniques

Grade 6 in GCSE Design & Technology & Grade 5 in Mathematics