TECHNOLOGIES: Design Technology

Year 8

Duration One Semester

Goal

• To develop students’ skills in identifying the need of a client

• To develop the design thinking process

• To allow students to become familiar with the use of tools and equipment to carry out processes of designing, making and evaluating the product and process

Subject Content

• Create a brief, design, produce and evaluate products

• Knowledge and understanding of the applications of materials and processes, construction, energy, simple machines and electronics

• Understanding of basic safety, risk assessment and accident prevention

• The correct use of machinery and equipment

• Exploring modern materials and manufacturing techniques including 3D printing and laser cutting

• Influence of technology on development of lifestyle and culture

Assessment Tasks and Work Requirements

• Sustainability Investigation

• Design Folio

• Production work

• Journal and evaluation reports

Contact teacher: Ms Rachel Biggin