DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units
This course involves hands-on practical activities which develop knowledge and skills in designing and producing. The course involves the development, realisation and documentation of design projects through engaging with design theory and practice, design processes, environmental and social issues, communication, research, technologies, and the manipulation of materials, tools and techniques.
The Major Design Project and supporting portfolio requires students to select and apply appropriate design, production and evaluation skills to a product, system or environment that satisfies an identified need or opportunity.
PRE-REQUISITES
There are no pre requites for Design and Technology, but a good understanding of design principles, research skills, practical and presentation skills would assist a student in this area of study.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Year 11
Students must participate in various hands-on practical activities and undertake a minimum of two design projects.
Year 12
The activities of designing and producing that were studied in the Preliminary course are synthesised and applied. This culminates in the development and realisation of a Major Design Project and a case study of an innovation.
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
• Design Project 60%
• Formal Examination 40% short answer and extended response
Further information is available on the NESA website.
If a student qualifies, the Design and Technology Life Skills Course is available in mainstream classes. More information on Life Skills courses can be found here.