A Level Product Design

During this course you will study: Portfolio of Creative Skills (AS Level) Design and Technology in Practice (AS Level) Designing for the Future (A level) Commercial Design (A Level) What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will: Use of tacit knowledge and reflective practices in order to work with tasks that are challenging and often require definition Develop and sustain creativity and innovative practice Recognise and overcome challenges and constraints when working towards the production of high quality products Develop a critical understanding of the influences of the processes and products of design and technological activities and from a contemporary and historical perspective Draw on and apply knowledge, understanding and skills of production processes to a range of design and technology activities Develop an understanding of contemporary design and technology practices Use digital technologies and information handling skills to enhance their design and technological capability How will I be assessed? You will be assessed by two exams and two coursework portfolios. What can I do next? The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: Pursue a career in a range of areas including teaching, engineering and design Progress on to Higher Education, employment or an apprenticeship