Industrial Technology - Multimedia

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area:

• Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological, personnel, Occupational Health and Safety (15%)

• Design – elements and principles, types of design, quality, influences affecting design (10%)

• Management and Communication – development of practical projects; research, analysis and evaluation; skills in managing a project and developing and presenting a management folio; computer based technologies (20%)

• Production – display a range of skills through the construction of a number of projects (40%)

• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology – understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools and equipment, machinery and technologies (15%)

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area through the development of a Major Project (60%) and a study of the relevant industry:

• Industry Study (15%)

• Major Project (60%)

• Design, Management and Communication – Production

• Industry Specific Content and Production (25%)

In the Preliminary course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects. Each project must include a management folio. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within the industry. In the HSC course, students must design, develop and construct a major project with a management folio. They also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area industry.