S3 Design and Manufacture |
Course Descriptor
The S3 (Broad General Education) Design and Manufacture course offers pupils a practical insight into the worlds of designing and manufacturing. Pupils will learn basic principles considered in designing products effectively and in doing so will get the chance to be inventive and learn to communicate design ideas, through sketching, drawing and modelling.
Pupils will be able to demonstrate creativity in designs, while also taking into account the basic function of a product. During the course pupils will learn about materials, their properties and the manufacturing processes that are used in industry. Pupils will gain an understanding of product life cycles from design to disposal.
Skills in the following areas will be covered
The study of this course will give an excellent introduction to S4 Design & Manufacture at National level with the opportunity of progressing through to Higher.
Pupils will be able to demonstrate creativity in designs, while also taking into account the basic function of a product. During the course pupils will learn about materials, their properties and the manufacturing processes that are used in industry. Pupils will gain an understanding of product life cycles from design to disposal.
Skills in the following areas will be covered
- idea generation techniques
- the ability to communicate design ideas
- skills in evaluation and research
- the ability to devise, plan and develop practical solutions to design opportunities
- practical skills in the planning and development of models and prototypes
- knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
- an understanding of the impact of design and manufacturing technologies on our environment and society
The study of this course will give an excellent introduction to S4 Design & Manufacture at National level with the opportunity of progressing through to Higher.
Lead On To:
This course will prepare pupils to undertake the following courses
N4/5 Design and Manufacture
N4/5 Graphic Communication
N4/5 Practical Wood Work Course
N4/5 Practical Metal Work Course
N4/5 Design and Manufacture
N4/5 Graphic Communication
N4/5 Practical Wood Work Course
N4/5 Practical Metal Work Course