D&T: Resistant Materials and Product Design, or Graphic Products
Centre
Clarendon College
Content
Students will study a range of materials and production methods throughout the course. This knowledge is tested in Units 1 and 2 at AS Level and Units 3&4 at A2 Level. Students will select to study Resistant Materials or Graphic Products.
AS Level
Unit 1: Portfolio of creative skills. This is a 'design and make' activity. Students select their own context, from which they must design and make a product that meets the original context/need. The unit will lead to the development of an appropriate product supported by a design folder which should include ICT generated images where appropriate.
Unit 2: Will be assessed through a 1 hour, 30 minute examination.
A2 Level
Unit 3: Designing for the future. This will be assessed through a 2 hour examination.
Unit 4: This is the 2nd 'design and make' activity. At A2 Level students are required to identify a need/context for a specific client/user group. At this level students should show evidence in the folder of their understanding of industrial applications and commercial working practices.
Special Features
Students are required to gain a broad knowledge of the industry and therefore are required to use a range of products and materials and techniques as part of the project work.
Entry
Students wishing to study this subject are advised that they should have a B grade at GCSE Graphic Product or Art. All students will complete a six week introductory project. At the end of this period students will be assessed and advised of their suitability for the course.
Attendance
Good attendance is essential. A willingness to work in the workshops in your own time is also necessary as much of the project work will have to be completed using specialist equipment.
Moving on
Product Design is vital to the design industry. A qualification in this subject will support university applications for a wide range of design based courses, including Mechanical Engineering, Motor Vehicle Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Architecture, Business Economics, Teaching, Management Training, Agricultural and Structural Engineering, Interior Design, Fashion.
