Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Year 12 – Examination Technique and Design/Make Tasks In Year 12 students will cover the content for the externally assessed examinations which will include materials and their properties, techniques and processes, and design theory. You will also undertake preparation for the non-examined assessment (NEA) through a series of skills-building projects. This will develop independence and problem-solving skills in a wide range of design and manufacturing disciplines. Year 12/13 In June of Year 12, you will write and begin the contextual challenge for the Non-Examined Assessment (50%) The purpose of the self-directed NEA is to undertake a substantial design, make, and evaluate project which will test students’ skills in designing and making a prototype. Students will also continue to cover the theoretical content for the 2 externally assessed examinations (50%).