Product Design
Exam board: AQA
Year 12
Topic taught: Theory | Topic taught: NEA Skills | |
Term 1 | TP1: 3.1.1 Materials and their applications - Classification of materials. 3.1.2 Performance characteristics of materials. | Alluminium - Casting Project - Lathe/Milling Project |
Term 2 | TP1: 3.1.2 Performance characteristics of materials. 3.1.4 Forming, redistribution and addition processes - Metals | Desk Lamp - Fusion 360 - Manufacturing Project |
Term 3 | DMP2: 3.2.1 Design methods and processes, 3.2.2 Design theory, | Fusion 360 - 3D Printing Torch Project |
Term 4 | DMP2: 3.2.3 How technology and cultural changes can impact on the work of designers, 3.2.4 Design processes, 3.2.5 Critical analysis and evaluation, | NEA Project - Section A |
Term 5 | DMP2: 3.2.6 Selecting appropriate tools, equipment and processes, 3.2.7 Accuracy in design and manufacture, 3.2.8 Responsible design, | NEA Project - Section A - B |
Term 6 | DMP2: 3.2.9 Design for manufacture and project management, 3.2.10 National and international standards in product design | NEA Project - Section C - D |
Year 13
Topic taught: Theory | Topic taught: NEA Skills | |
Term 1 | TP1: 3.1.1 Materials and their applications - Methods for investigating and testing materials - Material Enhancements | NEA Project - Section D |
Term 2 | TP1: 3.1.4 Forming, redistribution and addition processes, 3.1.4.5 The use of adhesives and fixings, 3.1.5 The use of finishes | NEA Project - Section E |
Term 3 | TP1: 3.1.6 Modern industrial and commercial practice, 3.1.6.2 Efficient use of materials, 3.1.7 Digital design and manufacture. 3.1.9 Health and safety | NEA Project - Section E |
Term 4 | TP1: 3.1.10 Protecting designs and intellectual property, 3.1.11 Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal,TP1: 3.1.12 Feasibility studies, 3.1.13 Enterprise and marketing in the development of products, 3.1.14 Design communication. | NEA Project - Section F |
Term 5 | Revision TP1 & DMP2 | Revision TP1 & DMP2 |