A Level Product Design Examination Board: WJEC
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Product Design within
the department is an exciting and dynamic course to follow for those that
are interested in design and making a vast range of products.
The department prides itself on the quality of projects undertaken and the results that are obtained. As a result large numbers of pupils opt to complete this subject. This page will hopefully outline the key areas for AS and A level Product Design within the department and give you an insight into the work that you are likely to produce. |
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Year 12 AS - Minor Projects
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first term of Year 12 pupils will be expected to produce 2 minor projects.
These projects are aimed at increasing and assessing pupils practical
ability. Pupils will be introduced to the various ways of producing a
design folio and encouraged to express their own creative ideas and
experiencing different forms of media. These projects are weighted in the overall mark scheme but only account for 5% of the total mark scheme. |
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| Project 1 | Interlocking shapes | Using Birch Plywood pupils apply their skills to design and manufacture an 3D interlocking object which can be disassembled without the use of adhesives, finishes or fittings. |
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| Project 2 | Jewellery | During the
second project, a local jewellery designer demonstrates the basic skills and
techniques to manufacture jewellery products.
Pupils are required to design and manufacture a range of jewellery items following the techniques shown. |
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| This aspect of project 2 students are required to use their imagination to create an environmental piece of jewellery from recycled materials of their choice. This project allows students to demonstrate their creative ability during the design folio stages in order to manufacture a product of an unusual nature. |
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Useful websites for this project:
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A2:
| Pupils in this section of the course are required to design and make a product of their choice that solves a particular problem. The full design process is followed to enable pupils gain a full understanding of the problem and create a dynamic design folio reflecting their attributes within the subject. |
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The images above were products entered into the Rotary Young Innovator of the Year Award. |
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Resources
Materials for practical work will need to be purchased, although the school does have a stock of materials for some testing and experimental work.
Entry requirements
Product Design A Level is available to students who preferably have a grade B or above in GCSE Resistant Materials or Graphic Products, although those students who have a talent and interest in other practical subjects will be considered.
Career possibilities
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The A Level Product Design course combines well with a vast range of design courses. Past pupils have used the subject as a springboard to enter courses such as Engineering or any of the design discipline courses that are available at a range of Universities or Colleges. The portfolio of work produced during this course is essential for the interviewing process for further education. Follow the links at the bottom of the page to preview some of the courses offered by these institutions. |