AQA AS/A-Level Design and Technology: Product Design

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development and are communicated through a variety of methods and techniques which are mostly appropriate. Apply their knowledge, understanding and skills of designing and manufacturing prototypes and products to given situations and problems

The A Level Design and Technology specification is designed to develop learners’ subject knowledge, including how a product can be developed through the stages of prototyping, realisation and commercial manufacture.

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Assessment consists of both a designed and made project, and an examination in either fashion and textiles or product design. demonstrating an excellent understanding of material properties to ensure excellent quality prototype(s) that are fit for purpose.

Students demonstrate their ability to critically analyse a current product in relation to a given context and propose realistic improvements or adaptations in response to the needs of stakeholders. They design and develop further iterations of it, enabling them to fully appreciate how the life-cycle of a product is reviewed, developed and extended for the relevant marketplace to their endorsed title. Thisisagoodwaytoincreaseyourproductknowledgeandtheknowledgeofthemanufacturingprocessesistakestocreatethesethings. For a number of these principles, mathematical and/or scientific knowledge is also required; this is indicated in the specifications. Component 01: Principles of...

Course structure

Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. The Eduqas Design and Technology A Level encourages learners to use creativity and imagination when applying iterative design processes to develop and modify designs, and to design and make prototypes that solve real world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values. Design Engineering (H004) focuses on engineered and electronic products/systems with their analysis in respect of: In our modern and developing Design and Technology facilities, you'll apply technical skills to test and create 3D models of products through various design approaches including hand sketching, CAD and 3D model making including laser cutting and 3D printing.

Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal Manufacture, repair, maintenance and disposal Content The individual Product Design coursework (NEA) will begin in year 12, allowing students to choose an area of interest and investigate, create, test and refine the functionality of a chosen 3D product to solve a real life problem. Students are supported to become independent learners and will gain an understanding of, and simulate the work of professional designers in their project work by project managing their own coursework. This is a challenging activity including independent research visits and conducting interviews with specialists who can guide their project, as well as managing a high workload, but will reward students with confidence and life skills to take into the workplace or university in the future. Fashion and Textiles (H005) focuses on a range of different fashion and textiles products, along with their applications and analysis, in respect of:manufacturing allows for further development of design proposals and which may not enable the made outcome to be achieved in a realistic Undertake case studies to enable them to demonstrate their understanding of design thinking and wider social, moral and environmental issues that impact on the design and manufacturing industries How technology and cultural changes can impact on the work of designers Socio economic influences Content