Design and Technologies - Concept to Construction
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Students studying Concept to Construction will develop a range of design and production skills inside and outside of the workshop to create two practical projects. The purpose of this course is to give students a glimpse of what it is like to create functional, safe, and carefully considered products using the engineering and design process.
The course begins with students designing and producing a small individual project using a variety of construction materials such as wood, epoxy, and recycled plastic. During the second project, students will be given a group task, where they plan, design, and produce a working piece to be installed at the College.
In the group project students will produce a to scale prototype of their design solution using CAD to see if it passes real-world problems and skillsets such as building to Australian Standards and addressing client demands.
- Skilfully use and apply different construction methods
- Design and create practical projects using critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills Working for a client and from a design brief
- Plan and organise projects with cut lists, working drawings, and proposed timelines
- Review, analyse and evaluate experiences, techniques and final products to improve and achieve design intentions
Students will complete a range of summative and formative assessments including research on the Australian Standards in the building industry.
In this subject there is a large focus on working within teams and developing products while adhering to a design brief.
Each assessment task will require a folio to demonstrate what students have learnt throughout the semester.
- Minor Product: Timber and resin serving board.
- Major Product: Piece of furniture, play equip or item that will remain at the College.
Year 11 Design, Technologies and Engineering
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