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N4/5 Design & Manufacture
This is a practical based course which aims to develop your skills in design, graphics and manufacture
In Third Year, you will tackle three 'Design and Make' projects where you construct a model in wood, metal and plastic
In Fourth Year, the final project involves the design and manufacture of a table. The folio and prototype table is worth two thirds of the entire Standard Grade. Finally, the written exam, set at Foundation, General and Credit levels, assesses your knowledge of tools, materials, processes and design
If you are thinking of a career involving any aspect of creativity or design then you can go on to study Design & Manufacture at Higher in Fifth Year and Advanced Higher in Sixth Year