Design and Technology

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

ATAR:

Yes

Number of Units:

2

Category:

A

Faculty:

TAS

Description:

This course is suited to students who are interested in creating products to meet identified needs. Students who are interested in problem solving, researching answers and investigating new technology would be ideal for this course. The Preliminary Course involves the study of design theory coupled with the design and production of minor projects. The HSC Course involves the students designing and making a Major Design Project of their choice. This is where the theory of design comes together. A variety of materials may be used including:  timber, steel, alloys, ceramics, textiles and the incorporation of 3D printing.  Students will also be required to use other media such as graphic design, multimedia and computing.  Designers are studied and students are given an insight into a variety of design trends.

Assessment:

This includes case studies, exams, research and the production of a major project with an accompanying written folio.

Additional Information:

Elective fees of $40.00 per year to cover the cost of the projects and consumables. Students are expected to manage their own financing towards the cost of materials in the HSC year.  Students may also complete the Industrial Technology course without course exemption.

Students who are highly organised, have initiative, are creative, can effectively problem-solve and who are able to meet deadlines are most suited to this course.

Fully enclosed steel cap footwear – predominantly leather upper shoes are to be worn prior to entering and during time in a technology space, eg. workshop.