Design and Technology

Course Type: Board Developed Course (ATAR) Category A

Units: 2

Prerequisites: N/A

Exclusions: N/A

Students study 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 HSC 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 (MDP).

In the Year 11 course, students must participate in hands-on practical activities. Areas studied by students during the Year 11 course will form critical understanding needed for the HSC course. The comprehensive study of designing and producing during the Year 11 course are synthesised and applied. This culminates in the development and realisation of a Major Design Project with Folio and the presentation of a Case Study.

Students are rewarded with the satisfaction of designing and completing their own major project.

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.

HSC Course:

Innovation and Emerging Technologies, including a case study of innovation. The study of designing and producing includes a Major Design Project. The project folio includes a project proposal and management, project development and realisation, and project evaluation.

HSC Assessment:

A 1 hour and 30 minutes external written examination
A Major Design Project (MDP)
A Design Folio (Maximum 80 pages)
Optional 6 min video presentation

University / Careers

Bachelor Visual Art
Bachelor Teaching - Design
Bachelor Design
Bachelor Building Design
Bachelor Digital Media
Bachelor Creative Arts
Bachelor Architectural Design
Bachelor Building and Construction Management
Bachelor Landscape Design

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