COURSE: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Leader of Learning:  Ms Fiona Spinks

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

EXCLUSIONS:  Nil.

Course Description:

Students study design processes, design theory and factors in relation to design projects.

• In the Year 11 Course, students study designing and producing which includes the completion of two design projects and a related research unit.

• In the HSC Course, students undertake a study of innovation and emerging technologies, which includes a case study of an innovation.  They also study designing and producing, which includes the completion of a Major Design Project.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course: Designing and Producing including the study of design theory, design processes, creativity, collaborative design, research, management, using resources, communication, manufacturing and production, computer-based technologies, safety, evaluation, environmental issues, analysis, marketing and manipulation of materials, tools and techniques.

HSC Course: Innovation and Emerging Technologies including a case study of innovation.  The study of designing and producing includes a Major Design Project.  The project folio includes a project proposal and management, project development and realisation, and project evaluation.

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 Year 11 Course, students must participate in hands-on practical activities.

• In the HSC Course, the comprehensive study of designing and producing that were studied in the Year 11 Course are synthesised and applied.  This culminates in the development and realisation of a Major Design Project and the presentation of a design folio.

Cost:

• Year 11 HSC Course: $110.00

• HSC Course: $70.00

This cost covers the use of basic consumables used in experimentation and testing.

Major Design Projects are funded by students.