3D Design

Three-Dimensional Design (3D Design) is defined as the design, prototyping and modelling or making of functional and aesthetic products, objects, and environments.

In 3D Design, students will draw on their creative, practical and thinking skills to learn to solve practical problems through design. They will then have the chance to turn these ideas into reality using a wide range of materials and our specialist equipment.

The department offers specialist design workshops with laser cutters, 3D printer, brazing hearth, wood lathe, centre lathe, milling machine, pewter casting, belt sander and pillar drill.

Year 7-9

In Years 7 and 8, students are on a Design Technology rotation with Food and Textile Design and therefore experience 2 units of 3D Design with a 2 hour lesson a week for approx 15 weeks per year.

Students then choose whether to follow 3D Design as a Year 9 option with a 2 hour lesson a week throughout the year.

Year 7 Curriculum

In Year 7 students will explore:

Identifying and investigating, developing a design
Realising design ideas, sketching and shading
Using appropriate woodworking and marking out tools
Learning about joining skills and how to use machines safely
Learning about different types of wood, wood joints, manufactured board and their different construction techniques
Using computer aided design to enhance a finished product

Projects

Pencil Case
Mouse

Year 8 Curriculum

In Year 8 students will develop on the design, woodworking and joining skills built in Year 7 and will also explore:

Cutting and cold-working aluminium

Projects

Wooden blockhead
Aluminium spoons

Year 9 Curriculum

In Year 9 students will continue to build on their design and technical skills. Projects may include:

GCSE (Year 10-11)

Examination Board: AQA ART & DESIGN: THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 8205

Course Description

The 3D Design GCSE gives students the chance to learn by doing. Students solve practical problems by prototyping solutions from a range of materials. The course includes sketching, model making, developing designs through client feedback, planning and constructing a final prototype.

Students will develop an understanding of the broad perspectives of the designed world and ways in which products evolve over time because of developments in ideas, materials, manufacturing processes and technologies as well as because of social, political, cultural and environmental changes. The course explores the work of influential designers from a range of cultural backgrounds.

The course requires students to undertake a variety of design projects, giving them the opportunity to build skills. Currently these projects revolve around architecture and skateboards.

Assessment

Component 1: Personal Coursework Portfolio. Students complete a number of design-and-make projects. This accounts for 60% of the qualification.

Component 2: The Externally Set Assignment. Students select one starting point from the AQA exam paper. They develop a project based on this theme for around 12 school weeks. A final outcome is then created during a 10 hour exam, which is held over two consecutive days. This accounts for 40% of the qualification.

Sixth Form (Year 12-13)

Examination Board: AQA ART & DESIGN: THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 7205

Course Description

In A Level 3D Design students will explore three-dimensional media processes and techniques.

Focusing on architecture and product design, students will consider exterior and interior building design, structures and their uses, material properties, ecological design, design history and practitioner research.

Through investigating and making, students will study past and recent examples of design, including European and non-European examples, in order to demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Students will seek to understand the intended audience and purpose of three-dimensional design and its relationship with its setting.

Students will work to briefs to respond to a design need, using workbooks to underpin practical skills and work.

Assessment

This is a linear course. This means that students opting for an A Level in this subject will be committing to a two-year linear course with all units assessed during Year 13. Assessment is made up of two compulsory and externally moderated components:

Component 1 is set by the school and is an internally assessed extended project including a written element.
Component 2 is set by the exam board and comprises an extended project and a 15-hour practical exam (workshop-based), also internally assessed.

Entry Requirements

GCSE Product Design/3D Design is not a requirement but where students have completed the course, a Grade 5 is required.

Where might it lead?

A Level 3D Design can help open doors to careers in /as:

Advertising
Architect
Automotive Engineer
CAD Technician
Conservation
Exhibition Designer
Furniture Designer
Furniture Restorer
Graphic Designer
Industrial Designer
Interior Designer
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Procurement Manager
Product Designer
Production Designer – theatre/film/television
Textile Technologist

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