DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYTechnological & Applied Studies
Year 11 - 2012
Subject Fees = $60
Why study Design & Technology- Should consider this course if they are interested in gaining an apprenticeship
and pursuing a career in solving design problems (e.g. Architecture, Clothing & Design, Commercial Design, Craftsperson, Engineering, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Photographer, TV/Magazine Stylist, etc).
- Who have completed Industrial Technology (Wood, Metal, Electronics or Graphics) in year 9 and 10 will find this course easier than those without any practical workshop experience
- undertake work in four sections: Innovation study
Design, Management, Production & Evaluation (by producing a Major Design Project and Folio)
Occupational Health and Safety
Skills & Resource Development.
You will: source, select and sequence information about issues involving Innovations, developing
competence in collecting, analysing, and organising information
debate, describe, discuss and explain issues in written, graphic and oral form, developing competence in communicating ideas and information
develop competence in sketching, drawing and using computer aided drawing software
plan, prepare and present project work and planning folio to develop competence in planning and organising activities
cooperate with individuals and groups, developing competence in working with others and teams
design, implement and evaluate solutions to practical situations in wood industries, developing competence in solving problems
plan, develop and modify projects including costing, quantities, measurement and time, developing competence in using mathematical ideas and techniques
experiment with and prepare practical projects using appropriate materials and equipment, developing competence and practical skills in using technology
demonstrate proficiency in the use of safe working practices and workshop equipment maintenance techniques
Projects examples
Mini stereo cabinet
Lingerie
Games / Coffee Table
Computer Desk
Gaming Chair
Jack the ripper coat
Wood Technology OH&S CD