Three-dimensional design (AQA)

Three-dimensional design is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers, problem solvers and people who enjoy making. Three-dimensional design is the ideal opportunity to explore ideas and develop skills and is a great first step for those who wish to follow a course in art and design at university.

However, its balance of practical, academic and analytical skills are widely transferable and students intending to study courses unrelated to art and design find that it complements their other subject choices.

A course in three-dimensional design will enable you to select appropriate materials and learn how they fit together, develop an understanding of scale and experiment with texture and surface finish.

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Project one: Year 12

You will be learning workshop techniques and skills, by focusing on at product design, exhibition design and architecture.

Project two: Component 1- personal project Year 12 and 13

Component 1 is a sustained and focused investigation in response to an issue, theme or idea identified and chosen by the student. It is a practical body of work, which is supported by written material of between 1000 and 3000 words. (60% 0f overall grade)

Project three: Component- Externally set assignment 2 Year 13

The externally set assignment (ESA) provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to develop and explore ideas relevant to an externally set starting point. (40% of the overall grade)

Year 12 Curriculum Map | Year 13 Curriculum Map

Further study and career opportunities and possible degree options

  • Architecture
  • Model making
  • Product design
  • Film and TV set design
  • Set design
  • Interior design
  • Jewellery design
  • Theatre set design
  • Landscape architecture