Standard Level

SL · 150 hours

Core syllabus topics 1–6, plus practical work including the design project and Group 4 project.

Teaching hours

ComponentHours
1. Human factors and ergonomics12
2. Resource management and sustainable production22
3. Modelling12
4. Raw material to final product23
5. Innovation and design13
6. Classic design8
Core total90
Design project40
Group 4 project10
Teacher-directed activities10

Topics — click to learn

HL students study the same topics 1–6 in more depth, then add topics 7–10. See the HL guide. For the internal assessment, see Design project (SL).