Welcome to GCSE Design and Technology!
Every product made by humans has been designed and manufactured. Product designers have a responsibility to design useful products which work effectively, and are efficient and environmentally friendly.
This course enables students to consider:
- New and emerging technologies
- Energy generation and storage
- Material properties and developments in new materials
- Ecological and social footprint
- How to create and communicate design ideas
- How to develop a prototype
Understanding the design process and being able to communicate ideas are important skills for designers, engineers and manufacturers.
Assessment
1x 2 hour exam
1x ‘Design and make’ project
