A Level 3D Design

This course is ideal for learners who have a creative streak and enjoy creating full size working prototypes, furniture or architectural models using wood, metal and plastics. Students should enjoy practical work and problem solving.

There is the opportunity to attend annual trips to collect primary research and broaden knowledge of existing artists/design and techniques.

This course is aimed at students who:

Have a creative streak and enjoy creating full-size working prototypes, scaled models or architectural models.

Enjoy problem solving and practical work

Have an interest in either Furniture Design, Architecture, Product Design, Engineering, Industrial Design, Motorsport Design or Automotive Design

Are preparing for a wide range of higher education courses and employment

Many students go on to further education in areas including Product Design and Industrial Design, Engineering and Furniture Design

• Developing ideas through sustained investigations informed by the ideas of artists
• Experimenting with a range of 3D media, materials and processes.
• Visually recording ideas through photography, drawing and 3D processes
• Presenting a personal, informed and meaningful final outcome.

This course is assessed by practical work (60%) and an exam (40%).

GCSE Grade 4 in English, with an average points score of 3.2

There are a variety of different progression routes you can follow with this course. This can include different pathways to achieve numerous careers through Higher Education, Apprenticeships or directly into Employment.

Here are some progression routes:

• Product Design
• Industrial Design
• Model Making
• Stage Set Design
• Jewellery Design
• Ceramic Design
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
• Architectural Apprenticeship
• CAD Apprenticeship