Key Stage 5

Qualification

Edexcel - GCE A level & GCE AS level

The course is made up from the following units:

Year 1

  • Unit 1 Product Development I (Coursework Project)
  • Unit 2 Knowledge and Understanding of Product Design
Year 2
  • Unit 3 Further Knowledge and Understanding of Product Design
  • Unit 4 Product Development I (Coursework Project)

 

Course Length

AS level One year, A level Two years.

Entry Requirements

GCSE D & T : Graphic Products

Course Delivery

The first half term will be spent covering new skills, techniques and knowledge.

The second and third terms will be used by the candidate to produce a coursework project identified by the candidate.

Assessment Method

Unit 1

Coursework

25%

Unit 2

Exam 2 Hrs

25%

Unit 3

Exam 2 Hrs

25%

Unit 4

Coursework

25%

The coursework projects are similar to those produced at GCSE and include a portfolio and finished prototype model.

 

Progression from the course

Students may progress to Degree courses, HND courses and Foundation courses in Product Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, 3D design and Fashion Design.