GCSE Product Design - Course Overview
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The Course
You will develop a knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of
materials and processes whilst carrying out detailed research, design, making and
evaluating of projects.
Assessment
The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a written
examination which counts for 40% of the overall grade.
A large part of the overall grade is made up of a controlled assessment design
portfolio which counts as 60% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you
to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 90 and is divided into four areas -
Investigating the Design Context - 8 marks
Development of Design Proposals - 32 marks
Making - 32 marks
Testing & Evaluation - 12 marks
Unit 1: Candidates answer all questions in two sections. Pre-release
material issued.
• Written Paper, 40% of total marks, 2 hours, 120 marks.
• Short answer, structured and open questions drawn from all areas of the
specification. The paper covers all of the theory you will practice throughout
the course.
Unit 2 : Controlled Assessment (45 hours and 90 marks) 60%
• Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks.
• 36% of the marks are for making the final product and 64% of the marks are
for the written coursework.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed over the course of Years 9 – 11.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted.
Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis and also degree courses.
• Further study on the Art and Design BTEC course.
• Opportunities to further develop your product design knowledge at college.
• Future career pathways as a product designer, graphic designer, architect,
industrial designer, engineer, interior designer, exhibition designer, fine artist.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher
level courses or for entering the world of work.
• Product Design will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3
courses if an A*-C grade is achieved, or a Level 2 course if a D or E grade is
achieved.
• Develop (CAD/CAM) Computer Aided Design and manufacture skills.
You will develop a knowledge and experience of working with a wide range of
materials and processes whilst carrying out detailed research, design, making and
evaluating of projects.
Assessment
The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a written
examination which counts for 40% of the overall grade.
A large part of the overall grade is made up of a controlled assessment design
portfolio which counts as 60% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you
to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 90 and is divided into four areas -
Investigating the Design Context - 8 marks
Development of Design Proposals - 32 marks
Making - 32 marks
Testing & Evaluation - 12 marks
Unit 1: Candidates answer all questions in two sections. Pre-release
material issued.
• Written Paper, 40% of total marks, 2 hours, 120 marks.
• Short answer, structured and open questions drawn from all areas of the
specification. The paper covers all of the theory you will practice throughout
the course.
Unit 2 : Controlled Assessment (45 hours and 90 marks) 60%
• Consists of a single design and make activity from a range of board set tasks.
• 36% of the marks are for making the final product and 64% of the marks are
for the written coursework.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed over the course of Years 9 – 11.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted.
Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis and also degree courses.
• Further study on the Art and Design BTEC course.
• Opportunities to further develop your product design knowledge at college.
• Future career pathways as a product designer, graphic designer, architect,
industrial designer, engineer, interior designer, exhibition designer, fine artist.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher
level courses or for entering the world of work.
• Product Design will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3
courses if an A*-C grade is achieved, or a Level 2 course if a D or E grade is
achieved.
• Develop (CAD/CAM) Computer Aided Design and manufacture skills.