Design and Technology Product Design

How does this relate to the real world? What will you do at GCSE? Examples CAD/CAM A future in Product Design Will suit you if… How does this relate to the real world? Everything around you that you use in everyday life has been designed by someone. From the mundane to the magnificent; all products are the realisation of a designers ideas and concepts.

Product Design How does this relate to the real world? What will you do at GCSE? Examples CAD/CAM A future in Product Design Will suit you if… What will you be doing? Breakdown of GCSE: 40% written exam paper 60% CAT – controlled assessment task Year 9 Box project – Using the laser cutter and making four different wood joints Vacuum formed night light – Made out of high impact polystyrene Comic book clock – Made out of acrylic and based on a comic book character of their choice Year 10 Laminated storage unit – Pupils make their own mould and learn how to use the centre lathe and tapping dies Jewellery project – Pupils learn how to cast with pewter and aluminium. Start CAT – Pupils choose brief Year 11 Continuation of CAT. Revision structure to start after February half term. Footnote – All project include theory led lessons as well as practical lessons.

Product Design How does this relate to the real world? What will you do at GCSE? Examples CAD/CAM A future in Product Design Will suit you if… Examples

Product Design How does this relate to the real world? What will you do at GCSE? Examples CAD/CAM A future in Product Design Will suit you if… CAD/CAM CAD – Computer Aided Design Pro-DESKTOP and 2D Design CAM – Computer Aided Manufacture You will have prioritised use of the laser cutter.

Product Design How does this relate to the real world? What will you do at GCSE? Examples CAD/CAM A future in Product Design Will suit you if… A future in Product Design…… So where can Product lead you?? The bigger picture. BA Furniture Design BA Automotive Design BA Product Design BA Interior Design BSc Engineering BA Architecture And many, many more!!

Product Design How does this relate to the real world? What will you do at GCSE? Examples CAD/CAM A future in Product Design Will suit you if… Will suit you if.. You enjoy being creative You have an imaginative way of solving problems Are good at visualising 3D concepts You are skilled in practical work You enjoy using machinery and tools.