Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

In Year 12, the course content includes core technical principals of design, including topics such as materials and their applications, requirements for product design, product development, improvement and inclusive design (including ergonomics and anthropometrics), design communication, digital design, manufacture efficient use of materials and design theory. In Year 13, the course will cover topics such as how technology and cultural changes can impact the work of designers, critical analysis and the evaluation of work and products, selecting appropriate specialist tools, techniques and processes, consideration of responsible design and approaches to product development design for manufacture including national and international standards in product design.