Key stage 3
Product design is part of the rotational study in design technology taught to all students at key stage 3.
Key stage 4
Why study product design?
To learn and develop practical skills in 3D construction, using materials such as wood, foam board, cardboard, tin, wire and clay. You will build up your creativity, planning, problem solving and evaluative skills throughout the course. You will be able to apply knowledge and skills during KS3 Resistant materials will support the development of designing and making 3D outcomes.
What will I learn?
Exam board: AQA
Qualification type: GCSE
Contact: Mrs Draper
tdraper@holgate-ac.org.uk
During the course you will learn a variety of design development both drawn and digital. As well as exploring constructing 3D outcomes using a wide variety of materials such as:
- wood
- plastic (Acrylic)
- foam board
- cardboard
- clay
- mod roc
- wire
- tin
How will I be assessed?
The course is split 60% coursework and 40% non-exam assessment. The non-exam assessment is still a practical project with a similar layout to the coursework, but will be completed during a 10 hour controlled assessment.
Future pathways and careers
- Carpenter
- Aerospace engineer
- CAD technician
- Teacher of design and technology
- Pattern cutter
- Product designer
