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Sir John Lawes School
Design & Technology
Product Design
Board: EDUQAS (A602QS)
INTRODUCTION
A Level Product Design is a full immersion in all aspects of the design industry. You will be expected to
independently project manage a range of exciting and relevant design assignments – seeing each one
through to completion. In Year 13, you will choose your own context, client and product for your NEA.
You are expected to have a keen interest in either design, engineering, architecture or innovation. This is a
challenging course with a focus on high quality manufacture, detailed understanding of the iterative design
process and an in depth knowledge of industrial and commercial practices.
You need commitment and enthusiasm for this area of study. You have to be able to work on your own on
projects which can last for extended periods. This requires a positive attitude, self-motivation and a high
degree of initiative.
Students studying A Level Product Design in Year 12 are taught by two specialist teachers in a combined
class alongside our Year 13 A Level Product Design students. You will also have supervised access to the
design rooms and workshops during your non-contact time (and you’re expected to use it!)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You would normally be expected to have achieved a grade 6 or above in GCSE Design and
Technology, as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will give you the opportunities to:
-Be innovative and develop your creativity to produce very high quality products
-Provide opportunity to apply mathematical, scientific and artistic skills and knowledge to real situations
-Study both products and manufacturing processes from both an historical perspective and in current
practice
-Develop knowledge, understanding and skills of industrial practices
-Use sophisticated software to enhance your Design and Technology capability
-Develop critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative skills
