Product Design A Level

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm

Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

This specification is designed to encourage candidates to:

• develop a broad view of design and technology
• develop their capacity to design and make products
• appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing.

Year 12 outline

In year 12, students develop an understanding of core technical principals, core designing and making principles and additional specialist knowledge.

Year 13 outline

In year 13, students build on their subject knowledge, technical understanding, and design and manufacture of commercial products. The product is client based and relies on client testing and feedback throughout the project, combined with in-depth knowledge of materials, processes and production techniques to produce a commercially viable product.

Paper 1 – 30% of A Level. 2.5 hour written paper. 120 marks. Short answer and extended response questions.

Paper 2 – 20% of A Level. 1.5 hour written paper. 80 marks. Short answer, multiple choice and extended response on specialist knowledge, technical and design and making principles.

Section A Product Analysis (30 marks)

Section B Commercial Manufacture short and extended response questions (50 marks)

Non Exam Assessment 50% of A level. 45 hours. 100 marks Substantial design and make task evidenced by a design portfolio and final prototype

GCSE grade 6 in Product Design.

Architecture, Building Studies, Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Design, Model making, Product Design.