Scotch College

VCE: Design and Technology

Rationale

This study engages students in technological tasks that call on their knowledge and understanding of materials and production processes to design and make products suitable for their intended purpose. Throughout each unit, students' learning experiences involve exposure to the application of new technologies, including information and communication technologies for design purposes, along with a wide range of materials and graphic media. Technological decisions have an impact on all aspects of peoples' lives. Evaluation of the purpose, processes and products of technological activity and the wider role of technology in societies is integral to this study.

All four units in this study provide opportunities for students to undertake production activities often related to industrial and commercial practices. In Units 1 and 2 it is envisaged that design and production activities will be teacher directed. At this stage, students will undertake meaningful focused practical tasks. They will develop knowledge and practice particular skills in which they investigate, design, produce and evaluate familiar products and applications. In Units 3 and 4, students will initiate and undertake a substantial and demanding major design and production task. This may be a single product over Units 3 and 4 or a product range. In all units, one or more of the following categories of materials will provide the basis for production activities: wood, metal, plastic or fabrics.

Structure

Unit 1: Product Re-design and Sustainability

Unit 2: Collaborative Design

Unit 3: Applying the Product Design Process

Unit 4: Product Development and Evaluation

Assessment

Units 1 and 2: Theory and Design (Examination)

Practical Skills

Theory and Design (Folio)

Unit 3: School Assessed Coursework 12 per cent

Unit 4: School Assessed Coursework 8 per cent

Units 3 and 4: School Assessed Task 50 per cent

Examination 30 per cent