AS and A2 level Design and Technology (Graphic Products)

AS and A2 level Design and Technology (Graphic Products)

Do you enjoy designing graphic products? Do you take a pride in your graphical presentation? Are you interested in analysing the merits of exciting products? If you can answer â€-yes†to these questions, then this course might be the right one for you.

WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
Graphic Products is designed to follow on naturally from the GCSE course.

For AS you will study:


·Portfolio of creative skills
·Design and Technology in practice
For A2 you will study:

·Designing for the future
·Commercial design

WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
During a typical lesson you could be analysing an existing product, using the latest CAD/CAM software and drawing packages or designing your own graphic product.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a short BTEC unit in computer-aided design using commercial 2-D and 3-D modelling software.

HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
Through a combination of examination 40% and coursework 60%.

WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH GRAPHIC PRODUCTS?
Graphic Products combines well with Mathematics and Physics but is also studied with a wide range of other subjects, for example Art (Fine Art), Art (Graphic Design), Computing and Media Studies.
Design and Technology (Graphic Products)
cannot
be studied at the same time as Design and Technology (Resistant Materials).

AND AFTER THE COURSE?
In combination with other suitable subjects, Design and Technology (Graphic Products) is accepted for degrees in technology and in design, engineering, marketing, architecture, landscape architecture, town and country planning, 3-D design and design for industry. Many students go on to start Higher National Diploma courses in visual information and design (2-D and 3-D media) whilst others go straight into employment in local design and manufacturing industries.