DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Design and Technology focuses on problem solving and creativity. It allows students to create a project based on their interests.
The course has a strong design focus. Students study the design processes, design theory and factors in relation to design projects. In the Year 11 course, students study designing and producing which includes the completion of at least two design projects. In the Year 12 course students undertake a study of innovation and emerging technologies which includes a case study of an innovation. They also study Designing and Producing which includes the completion of a Major Design Project, worth (60%).
The course has a strong design focus. Students study the design processes, design theory and factors in relation to design projects. In the Year 11 course, students study designing and producing which includes the completion of at least two design projects. In the Year 12 course students undertake a study of innovation and emerging technologies which includes a case study of an innovation. They also study Designing and Producing which includes the completion of a Major Design Project, worth (60%).
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For the Major Design Project, students will need to supply their own materials.
A student likely to be successful in this course:
- enjoys problem solving and working independently
- Is self- disciplined in the use of their own time to meet deadlines
- uses initiative to develop new practical skills and experiment with materials
- is committed to systematically documenting the design process undertaken.
Topics Covered
YEAR 11 COURSE
Designing and Producing including the study of design theory, design processes, creativity, collaborative design, research, management, using resources, communication, manufacturing and production, computer-based technologies, safety, evaluation, environmental issues, analysis, marketing and manipulation of materials, tools and techniques.
Two projects are undertaken in Year 11. One focused on creating a product and the other focused on designing a sustainable environment.
YEAR 12 COURSE
Innovation and Emerging Technologies including a case study of innovation. The study of designing and producing involves a Major Design Project. The project folio includes a project proposal and management, project development and realisation, and project evaluation. The Major Design Project is marked by external markers and is worth 60% of the Year 12 mark.
YEAR 11 COURSE
Designing and Producing including the study of design theory, design processes, creativity, collaborative design, research, management, using resources, communication, manufacturing and production, computer-based technologies, safety, evaluation, environmental issues, analysis, marketing and manipulation of materials, tools and techniques.
Two projects are undertaken in Year 11. One focused on creating a product and the other focused on designing a sustainable environment.
YEAR 12 COURSE
Innovation and Emerging Technologies including a case study of innovation. The study of designing and producing involves a Major Design Project. The project folio includes a project proposal and management, project development and realisation, and project evaluation. The Major Design Project is marked by external markers and is worth 60% of the Year 12 mark.