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Product DesignEdexcel Product Design : Resistant Materials Course
AS Level 8RM01:
Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice
A2 Level 9RM01:
Unit 3: Designing for the futureUnit 4: Commercial Design
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Product DesignUnit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills 30% of GCE Grade20 page portfolio Internally markedProduct analysis task Externally moderatedDesign & make task
Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice 20% of GCE Grade90 minute examination Externally marked
Unit 3: Designing for the future 20% of GCE Grade120 minute examination Externally marked
Unit 4: Commercial Design 30% of GCE GradeCoursework Project Internally marked20-30 page portfolio evidencing a design and make project Externally moderated for an external client.
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Product Design
Why study Product Design?
A creative subject: designing, drawing, making
Learn by doing: modelling, testing, analysing
Learn new skills: marker rendering, CAD/CAM, machine tools
Transferable skills: organising, planning, evaluating
But above all, it’s Fun
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Product Design
CAD / CAM
Boxford Router & Laser Cutter
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Product Design
AS Level lamps
A2 Projects
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Product DesignCompatible Subjects
Art & DesignMathematicsPhysicsComputingICTBusiness StudiesEconomics
Where can Product Design take you?
Product DesignProduct Design EngineeringAeronautical / Automotive / Mechanical EngineeringBusiness Studies
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Product Design TaskYou have 15 minutes to sketch model a concept for a new mobile phone handset.Anything is possible!
Use the foam model blank to carve and shape a design that fits comfortably in the hand.
No boring rectangles allowed!
If you have time, you can add some detail using card components.
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Product DesignOne last thing…….
If you are considering taking A Level Product Design & Mathematics, you can apply for an Arkwright Scholarship. Applicants must be actively considering a university degree or higher-level apprenticeship in Engineering or Technical Design and a career in the same subjects.
Applications are between October and January, before the year of entry.A design centred examination – FebruaryInterviewIf successful, you will receive;
£600 over the 2 yearsReimbursement of one "Headstart" university experience course for first-year ScholarsSupport from your Sponsor may include:
a day visitwork experiencepersonal mentorsupport for your curriculum project