Design and Manufacture

Design and Manufacture

The N5 Design and Manufacture course comprises two areas of study

Design

Pupils study the design process from brief to presenting a design proposal. This allows them to develop the skills to generate, develop, test, and communicate their own design proposals. They will adopt a design/make/ test approach and appreciate the importance of evaluating and resolving design proposals on an ongoing basis. They will also develop an understanding of the factors that influence the design of products.

Manufacture

Pupils study the manufacture of prototypes and products. This allows them develop practical skills required to design and manufacture products. They will develop a sound knowledge of materials, craft skills and techniques which they will use to manufacture their own designs.

Pupils will also investigate the commercial manufacture of everyday products and how this impact the environment.

Currently we offer National 5 and Higher Design and Manufacture.

Assessment

There are three assessment that require specific skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed.

The question paper has 80 marks out of a total of 180 marks available for the course assessment. This requires sound literacy skills in order to read and respond to a range of questions covering the design and manufacture of products.

Assignment- Design has 55 marks out of a total of 180 marks available for the course assessment. This requires sound sketching and communication skills together with an understanding of factors that influence the generation and development of design ideas.

Assignment- Practical has 45 marks out of a total of 180 marks available for the course assessment. This requires sound craft skills and the ability to work accurately and independently.