Specification points
WJEC AS Design and Technology: Product Design 2603QS
24 points in 3 topics, with WJEC's codes and titles.
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2.1 Core technical principles (AS and A level)
2.3 In-depth technical principles
- 2.3.5 Product design (AS and A level)
- 2.3.5(a) Product design materials and their properties
- 2.3.5(b) The use of adhesives, permanent, and semi-permanent fixings
- 2.3.5(c) Surface finishes, coatings and preventing corrosion
- 2.3.5(d) Performance characteristics of woods, metals and polymers
- 2.3.5(e) The application of smart and modern materials
- 2.3.5(f) Production processes for product design
2.4 Core design and making principles (AS and A level)
- 2.4(a) User-centred design
- 2.4(b) Design theory and key historic movements
- 2.4(c) Product development: design, make and evaluate
- 2.4(d) Appraising technological developments
- 2.4(e) Critical analysis and iterative design
- 2.4(f) Specialist tools, techniques, processes and machinery
- 2.4(g) Accuracy and precision in making
- 2.4(h) Evaluating prototypes with users and clients