Specification at a Glance

D&T: Product Design
Product Design includes 3D Design and Textiles. Separate written
papers will be provided for each discipline in AS Units 1 and 3 and
A2 Unit 6.
AS Examination 5551
Unit 1
Written Paper 30% of the total AS marks
1½ hours 15% of the total A Level marks
This paper is based primarily on Materials and Components.
Candidates will answer three from four questions.
Unit 2
Coursework 40% of the total AS marks
Approx 40 hours 20% of the total A Level marks
Either project work and/or a portfolio of coursework which will
contain aspects of industrial and commercial practice.
Advanced
Subsidiary Award
Unit 3
Written Paper 30% of the total AS marks
1½ hours 15% of the total A Level marks
5551 All the questions are compulsory and will be based on a theme sent
to centres in February for issue to candidates in March. This paper
will assess primarily Design and Market Influences.