design and technology

Number of Units: 2 

ATAR Category: A 

Course Fee: $120 per annum 

Description: 

The Preliminary course involves the study of both designing and producing. This is explored through areas such as design theory and practice, design processes, environmental and social issues, communication, research, technologies, and the manipulation of materials, tools and techniques. The course involves hands-on practical activities which develop knowledge and skills in designing and producing. The Preliminary course includes the completion of at least two design projects. These projects involve the design, production and evaluation of a product, system or environment and includes evidence of the design process recorded in a design folio. The design folio can take a variety of different forms. 

The HSC course applies the knowledge and understanding of designing and producing from the Preliminary course. It involves the development and realisation of a Major Design Project, a case study of an innovation, along with the study of innovation and emerging technologies. The study of the course content is integrated with the development of a Major Design Project, worth 60% of the HSC mark. This project requires students to select and apply appropriate design, production and evaluation skills to a product, system or environment that satisfies an identified need or opportunity. The case study of an innovation requires students to identify the factors underlying the success of the innovation selected, analyse associated ethical issues and discuss its impact on Australian society. 

Course requirements: 

• Course must be studied with: Nil 

• Course cannot be studied with: Nil 

• Major work(s): Students complete a range of projects throughout the year 11 course and a major project for the majority of the Year 12 course. 

• Other course requirement(s): In the Preliminary course, students must participate in hands-on practical activities and undertake a minimum of two design projects. 
  In the HSC course the activities of designing and producing that were studied in the Preliminary course are synthesised and applied. This culminates in the development and realisation of a Major Design Project and a case study of an innovation. 

• Course fee will cover: Consumables, equipment. 

• Additional resourcing requirements for the course: The cost of materials for the HSC major project are not included in the course fee.  

Link to course webpage: Design and Technology - See for further information on assessment and course requirements.  

Contact: Ms Jodie Kelso – Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies.