Edexcel 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 future Unit 4: Commercial Design

Product Design Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills 30% of GCE Grade 20 page portfolio Internally marked Product analysis task Externally moderated Design & make task Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice 20% of GCE Grade 90 minute examination Externally marked Unit 3: Designing for the future 20% of GCE Grade 120 minute examination Externally marked Unit 4: Commercial Design 30% of GCE Grade Coursework Project Internally marked 20-30 page portfolio evidencing a design and make project Externally moderated for an external client.

But above all, it’s Fun  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 

Product Design CAD / CAM Boxford Router & Laser Cutter

Product Design A2 Projects AS Level lamps

Product Design Compatible Subjects Art & Design Mathematics Physics Computing ICT Business Studies Economics Where can Product Design take you? Product Design Product Design Engineering Aeronautical / Automotive / Mechanical Engineering Business Studies

Product Design Task You 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.

Product Design One 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 – February Interview If successful, you will receive; £600 over the 2 years Reimbursement of one "Headstart" university experience course for first-year Scholars Support from your Sponsor may include: a day visit work experience personal mentor support for your curriculum project