AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Design and Technology: Product Design - H053 H453

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit Type

Unit Information

Assessment Method and Weighting

Mandatory
F521: Advanced Innovation Challenge

The advanced challenge requires candidates to work with materials in either a supervised examination room or design workshop.

Innovation Challenge including a written paper

AS - 40%

A Level - 20%

Mandatory
F522: Product Study

The Product Study consists of product analysis and product development, prototype modelling and testing.

Coursework

AS - 60%

A Level - 30%
For A2 Level

Mandatory
F523: Design, Make and Evaluate

Candidates are required to produce a coursework portfolio and product which fully demonstrates their designing, making and evaluation skills, using creativity, flair and innovation.

Coursework

A Level - 30%

Mandatory
F524: Product Design

The subject content of this unit is focused towards products and applications and their analysis in respect of:

  • materials, components and their uses
  • manufacturing processes
  • industrial and commercial practices

Written work

A Level - 20%

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