Technology: 3D Products or Textiles AS/A2

EXAMINATION BOARD AQA
AS SPECIFICATION CODE 5551
A2 SPECIFICATION CODE 6551

Course Introduction:
This course allows those interested to develop their capacity to design and make products
and appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing.
Students can specify in a particular medium; Product design or Textiles.

The course studied is designed to encourage students to:
• Choose between Textile materials or 3D products in resistant materials
• Study a ‘Vocational’ A Level
• Go to University to study a range of degree courses such as Architecture, Product Design, Engineering, Interior Design, Fashion & ICT related courses
• Develop a broad view of design & technology
• Develop their capacity to design & make products
• Appreciate the complex relations between materials, manufacture & marketing

Entry Requirements:

To succeed in this course students will need to have attained:

GCSE Grade B in Textiles Product Design or Resistant Materials

Course Assessment:

AS Level (Year 12)

Unit1 Assessment
Written Examination: 2 Hours

50% total AS 25% total A2

Unit 2
Coursework: Approx. 50 Hours

50% total AS 25% total A2

A2 Level (Year 13)

Unit 3 Assessment
Written Examination: 2 Hours

25% total A2

Unit 4
Coursework Approx. 60 Hours

25% total A2