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Design and Technology can be studied as a one-year course or a two-year course and is open to students in Years 9 and 10.
The aim of Stage 5 Design and Technology is to apply knowledge of design processes, materials and tools in order to design, construct and critically evaluate functional products that solve authentic problems.
Knowledge
Students will develop knowledge of:
design processes
the impact of technologies on society, and the environment
the work of designers
trends that influence design
Skills
Students will develop skills to be able to:
innovate, create and critically analyse new products
communicate ideas with a range of audiences
use materials to producing quality products that solve authentic problems or design opportunities
Course Requirements
Students must complete between 2-4 design projects from at least two different context areas listed below:
Agriculture
Digital Technologies
Engineered Systems
Food Technologies
Material Technologies
Information and Communications Technologies
Students must document their learning through a design and production portfolio for each project. This will form part of the overall assessment of each project.
Students must comply with all Work Health and Safety practices when engaged in practical activities.
For more information about this course, please see: Mr Magann
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