Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Lea Hooper
Recommended Background: Although not compulsory, it is advisable that students have some background by undertaking at least one Year 10 Home Economics subject.
Content: In Design, Technology and Engineering students use the design and realisation process to engineer solutions for the development of products or systems.
Students:
- Learn to create a design brief that provides the basis for the development of potential solutions to design problems.
- Review design features, processes, materials and production techniques to assist with the realisation of the solution. A solution in this subject is an outcome of the design and realisation process in relation to the chosen context.
- Analyse influences on a product or system including ethical, legal, economic, and/or sustainability issues.
- Consider the practical implication of these issues on society or design solutions.
- Use new and evolving technologies.
- Apply appropriate skills, processes, procedures and techniques whilst implementing safe work practices in the creation of the solution.
- Use a range of manufacturing technologies, machines and systems to design and create fashion solutions with material textiles.
- Examine the factors that influence choices on individuals, families and communities.
- Negotiate to create and construct articles/garments.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Specialised Skills
- Assessment Type 2: Design Process & Solution
Additional Charges: Additional to the CHS Materials and Service charges, students are required to purchase their own materials for their textiles tasks.
A limited class size applies to this subject.