Design Technology (Product Design)
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. Especially those in the creative industries.
We aim to inspire the designers and engineers of the future. If you have the enthusiasm and drive to creatively solve problems, produce high-quality prototypes with creative flair and learn about how design and technology impacts all aspects of our modern lives, Design and Technology is for you.
The Course develops skills in the following areas:
- Design and Technology will provide an opportunity to develop your own creativity, capability within the workshop and entrepreneurial skills.
- Develop information and communication technology (ICT) skills, in particular CAD and CAM.
- Identify needs from a wide range of contexts to produce realistic design solutions.
- Show creativity and imagination, producing realistic outcomes.
Students will learn about 20th and 21st Century Product Design and Manufacture. They will also complete an 80 hour design and make project worth 50% of the qualification.
This Course will give you the skills required for a future career or entry to further study to Engineering or Architecture, or Arts based careers such as 3-D Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Jewellery and Furniture Design. This Course could follow on to vocational training such as apprenticeships in the craft and manufacturing industries.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
You are not required to have studied the subject at GCSE Level.