Design and Technology (Graphic Products)
Do you enjoy designing graphic products? Do you take a pride in your graphical presentation? Are you interested in analysing the merits of exciting products? If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then this course might be the right one for you.
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
Graphic Products is designed to follow on naturally from the GCSE course.
For AS you will study:
· Portfolio of creative skills – this is the coursework element of the AS and consists of three parts with equal weighting:
a product investigation – detailed analysis of a packaging product of your choice;
a product design – design of a packaging product based on a set brief;
a product manufacture – making a packaging product from a given design.
· Design and Technology in practice – this is the theory element of the AS where you will learn about materials and processes used in 3D graphic products and prototypes.
For A2 you will study:
· Designing for the future - this is the theory element of the A2 where you will learn about how computer based techniques are used in modern manufacture, environmental issues surrounding manufacture and some design history.
· Commercial design – this is the coursework element of the A2. Using your own brief you will design and make a 3D graphical product. This may be an architectural model, prototype product or promotional item.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
During a typical lesson you could be analysing an existing product, using the latest CAD/CAM software and drawing packages or designing your own graphic product.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a short course in computer-aided design using commercial 2-D and 3-D modelling software.
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
Through a combination of examination (40%) and coursework (60%).
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE THE COURSE?
You should have at least a grade C in a Design and Technology subject from GCSE. Experience shows that your chances of success in this subject if you have not studied Design and Technology are greater if you have a grade B in one of GCSE Physics, Electronics, Art or Mathematics. You need to be able to sketch clearly, have creative ideas and be able to problem solve in order to do well in the coursework.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH GRAPHIC PRODUCTS?
Graphic Products combines well with Mathematics and Physics but is also studied with a wide range of other subjects, for example Art (Fine Art), Art (Graphic Design), Computing and Media Studies.
Design and Technology (Graphic Products) cannot be studied at the same time as Design and Technology (Resistant Materials).
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
In combination with other suitable subjects, Design and Technology (Graphic Products) is accepted for degrees in technology and in design, engineering, marketing, architecture, landscape architecture, town and country planning, 3-D design and design for industry. Some students go straight into employment in local design and manufacturing industries.
View the Design and Technology (Graphic Products) page on the Edexcel Website.
During a typical lesson you could be analysing an existing product, using the latest CAD/CAM software and drawing packages or designing your own graphic product.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a short course in computer-aided design using commercial 2-D and 3-D modelling software.
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
Through a combination of examination (40%) and coursework (60%).
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE THE COURSE?
You should have at least a grade C in a Design and Technology subject from GCSE. Experience shows that your chances of success in this subject if you have not studied Design and Technology are greater if you have a grade B in one of GCSE Physics, Electronics, Art or Mathematics. You need to be able to sketch clearly, have creative ideas and be able to problem solve in order to do well in the coursework.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH GRAPHIC PRODUCTS?
Graphic Products combines well with Mathematics and Physics but is also studied with a wide range of other subjects, for example Art (Fine Art), Art (Graphic Design), Computing and Media Studies.
Design and Technology (Graphic Products) cannot be studied at the same time as Design and Technology (Resistant Materials).
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
In combination with other suitable subjects, Design and Technology (Graphic Products) is accepted for degrees in technology and in design, engineering, marketing, architecture, landscape architecture, town and country planning, 3-D design and design for industry. Some students go straight into employment in local design and manufacturing industries.
View the Design and Technology (Graphic Products) page on the Edexcel Website.
