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SHHS Sixth Form Prospectus - South Hampstead High School

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notes<br />

Design and Technology: Product Design<br />

Why study Design and Technology: Product Design<br />

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either exclusively or as a combination of focus material areas (although<br />

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Working through the AS course, students divide their time between two<br />

modules. One involves compiling a rigorous study of a product of their choice<br />

involving analysing, redesigning, modelling and testing. The study is presented as<br />

an e-portfolio which will include digitally recorded still photographs and videos<br />

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The other module culminates in a day of creativity, where students present<br />

designs and model a product based on a pre-revealed theme. Success relies<br />

on focused research, gathering a three dimensional scrap bag of products and<br />

information and advanced modelling skills developed through the year. A short<br />

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moral implications of their designs and the marketability of the product.<br />

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supported by a portfolio and a formal examination. Students study a range<br />

of manufacturing methods; social, moral, cultural and ethnic dimensions that<br />

relate to technological decisions; sustainable development, health and safety<br />

considerations and European development; and constraints that economic and<br />

ergonomic factors place on designing and making of products. The designed<br />

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as full size prototypes. If appropriate the products will be entered into local and<br />

national competitions.<br />

What will you study<br />

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OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Design and Technology:<br />

Product Design H053<br />

AS <br />

(three components, including written examination)<br />

AS <br />

OCR Advanced GCE in Design and Technology: Product Design H453<br />

A2 <br />

A2 <br />

How will you study<br />

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What do you need to begin the course<br />

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notes<br />

The course offers the depth of design awareness required for further study at<br />

university level in courses such as Architecture and Engineering, as well as the<br />

practical and analytical skills required to pursue further study in Product Design.<br />

However, the skills obtained are transferable into many disciplines, and previous<br />

students have moved on to courses in Dentistry and Environmental Science,<br />

for instance.<br />

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