Design and Technology

 The aim of the Design and Technology course is to engage students in technological innovation and the world of design while exploring the impact on individuals, society and environments.  

People interpret and alter products, systems and environments in an attempt to improve the quality of their lives. Technologies are constantly emerging and evolving. The capacity to adapt to rapid change, collaborate and develop creative ideas are the foundations of learning in design and technology, and skills needed for future success. 

The focus areas of design provide meaningful contexts for design project work and support the development of knowledge and understanding of the various stages in the approach to designing, producing and evaluating. 

Contexts and focus areas of design  

• Agriculture : animal enterprise, environmental, plant enterprise, student-negotiated focus area of design*  

• Digital Technologies : automated systems, control systems, software solutions, student-negotiated focus area of design*  

• Engineered Systems : aeronautical, environmental, mechatronic, medical, structural, transport systems, student-negotiated focus area of design*  

• Food Technologies : food, food packaging, food presentation, nutrition, student-negotiated focus area of design*  

• Information and Communication Technologies: 3D modelling/animation, architecture, desktop publishing, graphics, marketing, multimedia, student-negotiated focus area of design*  

• Material Technologies: electronics, jewellery, metals, packaging, polymers, textiles, timber, student-negotiated focus area of design*  

*Student-negotiated projects allow students to develop a project of interest and personal significance 

Students undertaking Design and Technology learn to be creative and innovative in the development and communication of solutions. Students learn to identify, analyse and respond to needs through research and experimentation, leading to the development of quality design projects. They learn about Work Health and Safety to manage and safely use a range of materials, tools and technologies to aid in the development of design projects. Students critically evaluate their own work and the work of others. Individual design projects provide students with opportunities to develop their project management skills.  

This course provides relevant and engaging opportunities for students who are interested in studying Design & Technology in Years 11 & 12.

$65

This course will appear on your RoSA as Design and Technology.