Product Design - AS Level

AS Level

DT1 20% 2 hours

Examination Paper – this paper will contain two sections which will assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding drawn from the subject content for one focus area listed under: 4.1.1 Designing and innovation; 4.1.2 Product analysis; 4.2.1 Materials and components; 4.2.2 Industrial and commercial practice. Section A questions require short answers: Section B questions require open-ended essay type responses. This component is externally assessed by the WJEC.

DT2 20% (approximately 40 hours)

Candidates will submit one design and make task which will satisfy the AS assessment criteria. This component is marked by the centre and moderated by the WJEC.

A2
DT3 30% 2½ hours
Examination Paper – this paper consists of three sections and will assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding drawn from the whole subject content of one focus area. Section A and B questions require short answers and Section C questions require open-ended essay type responses and will specifically address the subject specification content listed under: 4.1.1 Designing and innovation; 4.1.2 Product analysis; 4.1.3 Human responsibility; 4.1.4 Public interaction; 4.2.1 Materials and components; 4.2.2 Industrial and commercial practice. 4.2.3 Processes; 4.2.4 Production systems and control. This component is externally assessed by the WJEC.

DT4 30% (approximately 60 hours)
Major Project Candidates will undertake a single substantial project. Each year the WJEC will set eight themes for the project, though candidates may also submit their own proposals for approval. The project requires candidates to demonstrate the integration of designing and making skills and knowledge and understanding. Candidates will submit a major project which will satisfy the A level assessment criteria.

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above.
It is essential to have studied GCSE Design & Technology and have achieved a grade B/6 at GCSE level.
BTEC Engineering / Food Technology are not acceptable as a substitute.

Should an A level applicant have or be predicted a grade D/3 in either GCSE Maths or English (and at least a grade C/4 in the other subject) then your application will be considered.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.

Industrial design
Furniture design
Ergonomics
Teaching/lecturing
Automotive design
Designer craftsman
Prop/set design
Exhibition design
Freelance design

Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased. Please see attached equipment list for further information.