11 Design Technology
11DET Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Kenway.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Design Technology recommended but not essential
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In Design Technology students develop skills by designing and making Products.
Students are expected to take their high-quality Prototype Products home with them on completion of their course.
Over the year students will develop their skills in the Design Technology practical area, further developing their skills in how to research, analsye, design, and make products, using a range of tools and equipment including Computer Aided Design and Manufacture, laser cutting and 3D Printing.
Students will work on Design and Make projects within a Context / Theme.
Within the given Context / Themes students will research, design, develop, manufacture, and test their own Concepts and Prototype Products for specific purposes and Customer / Stakeholders of their choosing.
Throughout the course Students will complete a Design Portfolio using Google slides which will document their research, designing, making and testing.
This portfolio of work will be how they are assessed for their project work against Technology Achievement Standards.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1
Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome for an authentic context
92012
6 CREDITS
Design Technology is also offered at Year 12 and 13 level.
Design Technology is a useful subject for students wishing to pursue a career in:
Product Design, Furniture Design, Spatial Design, and the Building and construction industries.
There is a course charge of $80.00 to cover basic material costs for student’s making.
If students wish to make a larger product for their Prototype, there is the option for students to buy the additional materials required.