Progression through Design and Manufacture

This Course or its component units may provide progression in the following way:

• exit to Further or Higher Education courses in design, manufacturing or related subjects

• exit to Further or Higher Education courses

Course Description

Pupils undertaking Higher Design and Manufacture will gain a deeper insight to the processes of design and manufacture, explore strategies adopted in commercial product design processes and appraise the role design plays in everyday life.

They will be in a strong position to pursue further study in all areas of design and manufacturing. The course will also contribute to personal development, including transferable life skills for use beyond school achievement regardless of the career path followed.

Skills Developed The aims of the Course are to develop:

• skills in design and in refining design proposals

• practical skills in the planning and development of models and prototypes

• skills in evaluation and research

• knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

• an understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies

Assessment

• Exam Paper - 2 hours, 15 minutes, 80 marks, externally assessed

• Assignment Task - 90 marks, externally assessed

Passing the course equates to one level 6 qualification (24 SCQF credit points.)

Related Careers

Possible career routes for pupils include:

• Product designer (e.g. electronics, automotives, communications)

• Interior designer

• Manufacturing apprenticeships

• Design engineering

• Architecture

• Quantity surveying

• Industrial design.