| Contact : Mr G Stagg |
Exam Board & Code : Edexcel 8RM01/9RM01 |
Course : 2 Years to full A level |
What is Product Design with Resistant Materials Technology A level about?
A Level Product Design seeks to develop students’ knowledge, understanding, skills and application for designing products. It encompasses a wide range of design disciplines but is firmly rooted in the skills required to design and make high quality products using resistant materials.
Is this course for me?
To follow this course you will need to have taken Resistant Materials, Graphic Products or a similar Design Technology GCSE course and achieved at least a ‘C’ grade.
What else do I need to know?
Effective time management is essential. This includes making good use of private study time working independently in the workshops. You will be expected to fully pay for the costs of all the materials you need to make your practical work.
What do other students say?
‘There is a distinct element of satisfaction when making a piece of craftwork to a high standard as expected at ‘A’ level.’
Where could it lead?
Taking this subject could lead to a career in all areas of Design including Architecture, Product Design and Development, many areas of Engineering including Civil and Mechanical Engineering, and Product Manufacture.
How is this course structured?
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Unit Assessment |
| AS Unit 1
This unit is divided into three discrete areas of study. Each of these areas is unique.
Product investigation. Students will develop skills in examining product performance, materials and components, product manufacture and quality issues.
Product design. The product design aspect of Unit 1 meansstudents can design as openly as they like, developing creative and adventurous design, modelling and communication skills.
Product manufacture. In product manufacture, students have an opportunity to develop diverse practical skills through making more than one product, using a range of materials hence establishing a broad base of expertise that can be used in A2.
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Internally assessed coursework.
60% of the total AS marks; 30% of the total A2 marks
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| AS Unit 2
Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used in the field of Resistant Material Product Design.
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1 hour 30 minute examination.
40% of the total AS marks; 20% of the total A2 marks.
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A2 Unit 3
Further development of their knowledge and understanding of a range of modern design and manufacturing practices and contemporary design issues.
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2 hour examination.
20% of the total A2 marks.
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| A2 Unit 4
The coursework requirement at A2 Level is a full design and make activity, offering students the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competencies they have gained from their AS studies.
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Internally assessed coursework. 30% of the total GCE marks. |
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