Scotch College

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Year 10 — 2012

Resistant Materials [Semester Unit]

Rationale 

Design and Technology seeks to develop both the intellect and skills through the processes of designing, producing
and evaluating. Central to these tasks is acquiring and developing the knowledge and ability to solve problems
through a variety of materials and media. Integrated with the learning experiences will be the development of skill
and ability to communicate effectively in writing, speaking, manufacturing, sketching and drawing. This unit
provides opportunities for developing skills demanded in many professions. 

Student Outcomes 

• work safely, co-operatively and responsibly in a school workshop
• safely use a range of more complex hand tools and machines
• use a range of fasteners and fixtures appropriate to the projects at hand. This should include a knowledge of self-tapping screws, particle board screws, pan head and countersunk, a variety of hinges, pop and solid riveting techniques etc.
• plan a project from writing a design brief describing the problem through ideation, development and researching manufacturing techniques to evaluating and reflecting on the success of the process
• develop skills in presenting ideas and thinking in a creative and stimulating manner in folios as a record of solving practical problems and developing solutions
• design folio for each project
• completed models

Course content

• Bauhaus Design: The theme of the Bauhaus will be used to design and manufacture a clock. A variety of materials will be used from steel to wood.  Welding, brazing and mechanical joining techniques will be learned. 
• Furniture:  The class will design and make a small item of furniture. The project must be limited due to time constraints. Wood and/or steel, aluminium or plastics, or a combination may be used. A folio explaining the brief, research design, ideas and manufacturing is also produced.

Assessment 

Examination 

Project Work 

Class Work and Homework 

Design Work