Unit 3

In this unit, students are engaged in the design and development of a product that addresses a personal, local, or global problem (such as humanitarian issues), or that meets the needs and wants of a potential end-user/s. The product is developed through a design process

Area of Study 1: Designing for end-user/s

In this area of study, students examine the product design process and develop skills in writing a design brief, which is vita

l for the development of a viable solution. Using problem-based design scenarios provided by the teacher, students identify appropriate product design factors and write a design brief.

    Outcome 1: On completion of this unit the student should be able to investigate and define a design problem and discuss how the design process leads to product design development

Area of Study 2: Product development in industry

This area of study focuses on the factors, processes and systems that influence the design and development of products within industrial settings. Students explore specific cases and the reasons why design and innovation are integral to value-adding to products. Students investigate the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and new and emerging technologies and materials used in industry.

    Outcome 2: On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain and analyse influences on the design, development and manufacture of products within industrial settings

Area of Study: 3 Designing for others

This area of study focuses on students working as designers and applying the product design process to meet the requirements of an end-user/s. They examine appropriate techniques for recording and communicating data, information, visualisation of ideas, design options and working drawings and for obtaining end-user/s’ feedback.

    Outcome 3: On completion of this unit the student should be able to document the product design process used to meet the needs of an end-user/s and commence production of the designed product

Assessment

The student’s level of achievement in Unit 3 will be determined by School-assessed Coursework and a School-assessed Task. School-assessed coursework will be completed periodically throughout the unit. The consists of a major project and associated design folio.