A-Levels: Art & Design - 3D Design

Why study Art & Design - 3D Design?
The 3D Design course offers learners the opportunity to develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with an emphasis on identifying and testing design concepts through a combination of design practice, theory and making. The course is a mix of practical and theory based coursework, designed to test your knowledge and understanding of a range of specialist materials, techniques and processes, to support you in preparation for written exams and the development of suitable portfolio of 3D Design work.

What do I study?

Year 1 (AS)
Year one introduces students to the 3D Design studio and design practices. A series of themed design and make projects will introduce learners to a variety of materials and manufacture process. You are assessed through two units; a unit of coursework evidence related to a series of design and make projects, and an externally set assignment which culminates in an eight hour practical exam.
Unit 1: Art & Design Coursework
Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment
Year 2 (A2)
The start of the second year is focused on the production of a single sustained coursework project, a substantial, integrated design and make project where learners are focused on the realisation of a design solution through experimentation, prototype models, scale models through to a final marketable final product. You will also complete an externally set assignment which culminates in a twelve hour practical exam, based on a given theme provided by the exam board, allowing for greater autonomy through the development of an independent design proposal.
Unit 3: Art & Design Coursework
Unit 4: Externally Set Assignment

Where does Art & Design - 3D Design take me?
A course in 3D Design allows learners to progress onto Higher Education, Further Education courses and also offers a variety of employment options in related design industries. There is a variety of progression options which includes a range of courses and employment opportunities related to design which could include Product Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Architectural Design, Model Making, Theatre Design, Special Effects, Jewellery Design, Design Crafts etc.