Year 13 Product and Design Technology
13PAD Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: D. Beazley
Content:
Modern society depends on technology and this subject explores, expands and integrates the technology behind common products. There is a strong emphasis on the design process and manufacturing techniques. Students work with a client to achieve an outcome suitable to their stakeholder’s wants and needs.
Skills:
• Planning and time management
• Investigation of design brief for each project
• Research of existing solutions and suitable materials to make informed decisions
• Digital Technology
• Design & Manufacturing
• Design of solutions using creative drawing and sampling techniques
• Graphic communication in the form of construction drawings
• The accurate construction of the project using available processes
Contributions and Equipment
Specific requirements for this class are:
A3 Visual Diary
Graphic Pens
Safety Glasses & Ear Proestection
Final product $100.00 - Optional
Students have the option of sourcing more specalised materials at their own cost.
Recommended Prior Learning
NCEA Level 2 Product and Design Technology or Level 2 Design and Visual Communication
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91620 v4 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91622 v3 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91630 v3 Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice | 3 |
I |
6 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91643 v3 Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
* |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
product design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, lighting, construction