13PAD
Year 13 Product and Design Technology
This course requires 1 option.
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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
Teacher in Charge
Pathway
2020
This is a university approved subject (Technology).
Contributions and Equipment
Specific requirements for this class are:
A3 Visual Diary
Graphic Pens
Safety Glass & Ear Protection
Students are asked to contribute $100.00 towards take home component of their completed product. 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
Pathway Tags
product design, industrial design, architecture, interior design, lighting, construction,
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91630 v3 | Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice | 3 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91620 v3 | 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. 91643 v3 | Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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| 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 |
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Total Credits |
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