Welcome to Product Design & Design Engineering
Product Design & Design Engineering Subject Evening Recording
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About Product Design
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.
GCSE Grade 4 in Design Technology is preferred but NOT essential.
Course Breakdown
50% Coursework and 50% Exams
Product Design will utilise your skills in design sketching (we will help you to perfect these) whilst you develop an understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques; delve into the world of iterative design and technical illustration.
About Design Engineering
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature.
GCSE Mathematics grade 6 and GCSE Science grade 5.
GCSE Grade 4 in Design Technology is preferred but NOT essential.
Course Breakdown
50% Coursework and 50% Exams
In Design Engineering, you will explore through iterative design; the world of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, and robotics products; using mathematics and science to underpin your thoughts and justify your reasoning.
CAD Training
In both Product Design and Design Engineering, you'll become qualified in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and will be trained using industry-leading software, whilst developing more traditional skills such as rendering, marker pen work, and presentation.
Sim Arnold
Ted Talbot
Meet Your Teachers
Our Product Design and Design Engineering teachers have a wealth of industry expertise.
They come from a wide range of business and educational backgrounds, ensuring that you learn from real-world knowledge and experience.
Product Design Student: Annabel
'I chose to study Product Design because I love taking a practical approach to solving problems. The subject has challenged my ability to problem-solve greatly, however my favourite aspect has been developing my sketching and model making skills. Next year I will be going onto University to study Interior Design.'
Annabel studied: Product Design, Fine Art and Psychology
Helpful Videos
Take a look at these recordings from our previous Live Events.
Hear our subject specialists talk about different aspects of the courses and answering questions from other students interested in studying Product Design and Design Engineering at St Brendan's.
Virtual Open Event Video
FAQs
Career Progression in Product Design & Design Engineering
Product Design and Design Engineering students from St Brendan's progress to a wide range of university courses and apprenticeships.
Every year our dedicated Careers Teams arrange Careers Fairs and sector-specific events for students to explore all of their options. They also arrange talks from industry experts and St Brendan's Alumni.
Throughout your time at St Brendan's, the Careers Team door is always open for one-to-one appointments and advice and guidance.
Use the Pathways tool below to explore various progression routes to numerous careers through Higher Education courses and Apprenticeships.