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GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design

at Shelley College, A Share Academy, Huddersfield · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

During Year 12 you will complete a series of short tasks and projects to enhance your product making skills, develop your knowledge of construction skills and finishing techniques. You will work in a wide range of materials, including wood, metals, plastics and card, incorporating these materials into your own creative products. CAD/ CAM processes will also be used throughout the course. These projects will form part of a portfolio which will be beneficial when applying for higher education or work in the design industry. There will also be regular theory lessons to prepare you for the final exams at the end of the course. Core technical principles will be explored, including how a range of products are developed and produced in quantity in industry, functional properties of a wide range of materials, and modern developments in product design including smart and technical materials. Iconic designs will be explored including the work of prominent and influential designers, including Phillipe Starck, Memphis and Charles and Ray Eames.

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Shelley College

    Huddersfield Road Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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