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Design and Technology
Product Design
Product Design
How does this relate to the ‘real world’?
What will you do at GCSE?
Examples
CAD/CAM
A future in Product Design
Will suit you if…
How does this relate to the ‘real world’?
Everything around you that you use in everyday life has been designed by someone. From the mundane to the magnificent; all products are the realisation of a designers ideas and concepts.
Product DesignHow does this relate to the ‘real
world’?
What will you do at GCSE?
Examples
CAD/CAM
A future in Product Design
Will suit you if…
What will you be doing?
Breakdown of GCSE:40% written exam paper60% CAT – controlled assessment task
Year 9 Box project – Using the laser cutter and making four different wood jointsVacuum formed night light – Made out of high impact polystyrene Comic book clock – Made out of acrylic and based on a comic book character of their choice
Year 10Laminated storage unit – Pupils make their own mould and learn how to use the centre lathe and tapping diesJewellery project – Pupils learn how to cast with pewter and aluminium.Start CAT – Pupils choose brief
Year 11 Continuation of CAT.Revision structure to start after February half term.
Footnote – All project include theory led lessons as well as practical lessons.
Product DesignHow does this relate to the ‘real
world’?
What will you do at GCSE?
Examples
CAD/CAM
A future in Product Design
Will suit you if…
Examples
Product DesignHow does this relate to the ‘real
world’?
What will you do at GCSE?
Examples
CAD/CAM
A future in Product Design
Will suit you if…
CAD/CAM
CAD – Computer Aided Design
Pro-DESKTOP and 2D Design
CAM – Computer Aided Manufacture
You will have prioritised use of the laser cutter.
Product DesignHow does this relate to the ‘real
world’?
What will you do at GCSE?
Examples
CAD/CAM
A future in Product Design
Will suit you if…
A future in Product Design……
So where can Product lead you?? The bigger picture.
BA Furniture Design
BA Automotive Design
BA Product Design
BA Interior Design
BSc Engineering
BA Architecture
And many, many more!!
Product Design
How does this relate to the ‘real world’?
What will you do at GCSE?
Examples
CAD/CAM
A future in Product Design
Will suit you if…
Will suit you if..
You enjoy being creativeYou have an imaginative way of solving problemsAre good at visualising 3D conceptsYou are skilled in practical workYou enjoy using machinery and tools.
