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Product DesignEdexcel Product Design : Resistant Materials Course
AS Level 8RM01:
Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
A2 Level 9RM01:
Unit 3: Designing for the futureUnit 4: Commercial Design
Product DesignUnit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills 30% of GCE Grade20 page portfolio Internally markedProduct analysis task Externally moderatedDesign & make task
Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice 20% of GCE Grade90 minute examination Externally marked
Unit 3: Designing for the future 20% of GCE Grade120 minute examination Externally marked
Unit 4: Commercial Design 30% of GCE GradeCoursework Project Internally marked20-30 page portfolio evidencing a design and make project Externally moderated for an external client.
Product Design
Why study Product Design?
A creative subject: designing, drawing, making
Learn by doing: modelling, testing, analysing
Learn new skills: marker rendering, CAD/CAM, machine tools
Transferable skills: organising, planning, evaluating
But above all, it’s Fun
Product Design
CAD / CAM
Boxford Router & Laser Cutter
Product Design
AS Level lamps
A2 Projects
Product DesignCompatible Subjects
Art & DesignMathematicsPhysicsComputingICTBusiness StudiesEconomics
Where can Product Design take you?
Product DesignProduct Design EngineeringAeronautical / Automotive / Mechanical EngineeringBusiness Studies
Product Design TaskYou have 15 minutes to sketch model a concept for a new mobile phone handset.Anything is possible!
Use the foam model blank to carve and shape a design that fits comfortably in the hand.
No boring rectangles allowed!
If you have time, you can add some detail using card components.
Product DesignOne last thing…….
If you are considering taking A Level Product Design & Mathematics, you can apply for an Arkwright Scholarship. Applicants must be actively considering a university degree or higher-level apprenticeship in Engineering or Technical Design and a career in the same subjects.
Applications are between October and January, before the year of entry.A design centred examination – FebruaryInterviewIf successful, you will receive;
£600 over the 2 yearsReimbursement of one "Headstart" university experience course for first-year ScholarsSupport from your Sponsor may include:
a day visitwork experiencepersonal mentorsupport for your curriculum project
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