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Contact person: Mr Harris & Mr Trenaman
Contact person: Mr Harris & Mr Trenaman
Units: 2 units
Units: 2 units
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Exclusions:
Exclusions:
This course does not conflict with any other course offered at WWHS.
Course description:
Course description:
Senior Design and Technology students study innovation and design through the production of practical projects and associated design folios.
Design and Technology can lead to careers such as architecture, interior design, graphic design, various engineering based careers, landscaping, information technology, building and metal trades as well as TAS teaching and agronomy.
Course overview:
Course overview:
In the Preliminary course students study the design process and design theory through the construction of both group and individual projects.
The HSC course is based around the development and production of a Major Design Project of the student’s choice. Students are able to learn about and integrate a range of materials, tools and technologies, such as timber, metal, food, textiles, electronics, plastics and graphics in the production of practical projects and associated folios.
Design and Technology links well with courses, such as Construction, Hospitality, Metals and Engineering, Agriculture, Food Technology, Textiles and Design and Information Technology.
Assessment procedures:
Assessment procedures:
Assessment in the Preliminary course is based on individual design projects and a theory based exam.
In the HSC year assessment is spread between school based assessment, the Major Design Project and a final HSC examination.
Course cost:
Course cost:
Preliminary course fee $45.
HSC course fee $40.
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