Whangarei Girls' High School

13PAD

Year 13 Product and Design Technology

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Course Description

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

Dave Beazley


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
6
6
6
3
I
6
A.S. 91620 v3 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
6
6
6
3
I
6
A.S. 91643 v3 Processing Technologies 3.60 - Implement complex procedures to process a specified product
6
6
6
3
I
6
Y
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
Total Credits
12
18
6
6
12
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