Product Design GCE Art and Design

Product Design GCE Art and Design (Marple)

3D DESIGN PRODUCT DESIGN

(GCE Art and Design)

AS and A Level (Edexcel)

Campus: Marple

(14/07/09)

Course overview

It is the practical exploration of Design. Through a series of practical assignments you will develop understanding of the design process and the influences of other designers. You will also have the opportunity to generate your own solutions to real design situations and go on to realise these solutions. At all times you will be encouraged to think like a designer, and for yourself.

AS Level (year one)

Unit One: Coursework

The emphasis is on introducing you to the workings and nature of the course. As successive projects are produced you will gradually build up and develop the perceptive and practical skills necessary to respond to the examination unit.

Unit Two: Externally Set Assignment

A self contained project developed from themes set by the examination board, culminating in a timed practical examination.

A Level (year two)

Unit Three: Coursework

The second year builds upon the skills developed during year one giving you the opportunity to develop your own choice of project you will also need to develop a written personal study alongside this practical project.

Unit Four: Externally Set Assignment

Again, a self contained practical project that involves a personal response to an externally set theme, culminating in a timed practical examination.

How you will learn

Mainly through being involved in a variety of projects; some on paper, some practical but all involving some form of creativity and decision making. Many lessons are based around your own individual work others are more formal and involve class discussions and learning.

How you will be assessed

All of the evidence needed to pass this subject is produced through coursework portfolio construction. However, the course does have some practical tasks set under timed conditions.

Why do it?

Because you want to develop your Design skills through experimentation.

To enhance your visual understanding and appreciation of Design.

Because you enjoy practical things.

Because you like being creative and seeing a worthwhile conclusion to your efforts.

Special entry requirements

At least a grade C in GCSE Art and Design or Design based subject graphics or materials.

Commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to the subject.

An open mind and a willingness to be experimental and creative.

The ability to meet deadlines.

Other useful information

Successful completion of the course will allow you to continue your design skills to a higher level or to seek employment opportunities. The skills developed in Design are also useful in many aspects of Business and in many aspects of life in general.