Barrenjoey High School

Objectives

Students will develop:

Outcomes

A student:

1. knowledge and understanding about design theory and design processes in a range of contexts;

H1.1 critically analyses the factors affecting design and development and success of design projects;

H1.2 relates the practices and processes of designers and producers to the major design project.

2. knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the interrelationships of design, technology and society and the environment;

H2.1 explains the influence of trends in society and the environment;

H2.2 evaluates the impact of design and innovation on society and environment.

3. creativity and an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurial activity in a range of contexts;

H3.1 analyses the factors that influence innovation and success of innovation;

H3.2 uses creative and innovative approaches in designing and producing.

4. skills in the application of design processes to design, produce and evaluate quality design projects that satisfy identified needs and opportunities;

H4.1 identifies a need or opportunity and researches and explores ides for design development and production of the major design project;

H4.2 selects and uses resources responsibly and safely to realize a quality major design project;

H4.3 evaluates the processes undertaken and the impacts of the major design project.

5. skills in research, communication and management in design and production;

H5.1 manages the development of a quality major design project;

H5.2 selects and uses appropriate research methods and communication techniques.

6. knowledge and understanding about current and emerging technologies in a variety of settings.

H6.1 justifies technological activities undertaken in the major design project and relates these to industrial and commercial practices;

H6.2 critically assesses the emergence and impact of new technologies and factors affecting their development.