COURSE: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Leader of Learning: Ms Fiona Spinks

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC / Board Developed Course

Course Description

Explore the latest ideas and advancements whilst solving real world problems. From Artificial Intelligence to virtual reality, design thinking methodologies, and digital fabrication, creative students will be able to bring their bold ideas to life.

Students work on two design problems in Year 11 (a product, system or environment), and a Major Project in Year 12. Students are required to document and communicate all design decisions in accompanying design folio documents.

Students who choose this course are encouraged to be creative and innovative. They need to be independent thinkers who are capable of decision making for every aspect of their projects. Students are also required to engage in many types of technologies such as; computers, iPads, laser cutters, workshop machinery and materials, coding, fabric, 3D printing, food product development etc. Students are able to choose where they would like to specialise.

Students are encouraged to delve into the captivating world where imagination meets technology and unleash their potential to shape the future.

Course Content

Design & Technology Year 11 Course 

• Designing and producing two projects

• Design thinking

• Management of projects

• Sustainability

• Use of a variety of technologies

• Continual evaluation

• WHS

Design & Technology HSC Course

• Major Design Project: student choice, solving a real-world problem (product, system or environment). The Major Project is accompanied by a 40-page A3 design folio.

Particular Course Requirements

Students must be self motivated, creative learners.  They need to be able to self-manage projects and be capable of decision making.  They require initiative and should be passionate about design. In the Design and Technology Course, students must participate in hands-on practical activities as well as theory-based activities. This course involves a HSC Examination.

Students will need PPE, including a workshop apron and protective eyewear, and wear fully enclosed leather shoes. Other PPE may be required, depending on project focus.

Exclusions

Nil

Elective Fees

Year 11: $120.00

Year 12: $70.00

Elective fees, as outlined above, cover the use of basic consumables used in experimentation and testing. Resources required for Major Projects are an additional cost funded by students. Year 12 students will be responsible for providing the majority of their own resources for their major projects

Additional Excursion Costs

Year 11 & 12 Design and Technology students will have the opportunity to attend an excursion to Sydney, at an additional cost.