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Subject | Design and Technology
Description
Design and Technology develops conceptual understanding and enables students to creatively apply these to specific technological endeavours through design projects. Design and Technology seeks to develop students’ appreciation of the historical and cultural influences on design and the interrelationships of design, technology, society and the environment. Design and Technology has a unique focus on creativity, innovation and the successful implementation of innovative ideas. Students will complete a range of design projects over the duration of the course, with a focus on design portfolios and products.
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HSC Assessment structure
The Year 11 course consists of three assessment tasks and the Year 12 course consists of four. Students will complete a Major Design Project as part of the Year 12 course.
Career paths
Students studying Design and Technology can continue through university to careers such as fashion and textile design, architecture, landscape architecture, product design, visual communication, creative intelligence and innovation, robotics, software and game design.
Skills required
Design and Technology is inclusive of the needs, interests and aspirations of all students. It provides opportunities for students to develop design projects in areas of individual interest.
Why choose it
Design and Technology is the most versatile technologies subject. In one Year 11 project and the Year 12 Major Design Project (MDP), students are able to work in a design area of their interest. For example, projects may range from textiles, to architectural, to software, to timber and metal. Students have many practical experiences in Design and Technology but the focus of the MDP is the design portfolio and processes.
