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