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