In GCSE three dimensional design (product design) you are encouraged to work in a range of two and three dimensional media, they include:-

• Drawing/sketching ideas in a variety of media
• Digital 2D & 3D C.A.D. work using 2D design tools, Google Sketchup & Autodesk inventor
• 3D prototyping using multimedia, including card, wood, metals and plastics and clay

Possible areas of focus could be:

• Product design
• Jewellery and body adornment
• 3D digital design
• Sculpture

The exam board AQA asks for a portfolio of work that represents the best aspects of what you have produced over the course.

Assessment

You will be required to produce two complete units of coursework for component one at GCSE. There will also be the opportunity to produce additional ‘mini projects’ to compliment your learning experience:

• Component one (coursework): 60% of the overall award
• Component two (externally set assignment/exam unit): 40%, started in January of Year 11 – you have to respond to one of a choice of questions (topics) set by the exam board. Preparation work is coursework in style and a final piece of work is produced in exam conditions over 10 hours of supervised time

There are four assessment objectives that structure your learning. Each one is marked out of 24 and cover:

• AO1 – Critical references, using designers’ work as inspiration
• AO2 – Development of your own ideas using a variety of processes
• AO3 – Observational drawing and photography as starting points
• AO4 – Final piece of work in 3D

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