Your Major Design Project
Design and Technology Major Project Ideas
Past Design and Technology Projects
Marketing Strategies for your MDP
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Course Content (Preliminary)
P1.1 Examines design theory and practice, and considers the factors affecting designing and producing in design projects
- The range of design professions
- A List of Australian Inventions and Innovations
- Australian and international designers and their work
- The Hills Hoist
- Designer – Marc Newson
factors affecting designing and producing including:
P1.2 Identifies design and production processes in domestic, community, industrial and commercial settings.
P2.1 identifies design and production processes in domestic, community, industrial and commercial settings
P2.2 explains the impact of a range of design and technology activities on the individual, society and the environment through the development of projects
P3.1 investigates and experiments with techniques in creative and collaborative approaches in designing and producing
P4.1 uses design processes in the development and production of design solutions to meet identified needs and opportunities
P4.2 uses resources effectively and safely in the development and production of design solutions
P4.3 evaluates the processes and outcomes of designing and producing
P5.1 uses a variety of management techniques and tools to develop design projects
P5.2 communicates ideas and solutions using a range of techniques
P5.3 – Uses a variety of research methods to inform the development and modification of design ideas
- Research methods
- Interpreting and presenting data
- Ethics in research
P6.1 Investigates a range of manufacturing and production processes and relates these to aspects of design projects
P6.2 Evaluates and uses computer-based technologies in designing and producing.
Course Content (H.S.C)
H1.1 critically analyses the factors affecting design and the development and success of design projects
H1.2 relates the practices and processes of designers and producers to the major design project
H2.1 explains the influence of trends in society on design and production
H2.2 evaluates the impact of design and innovation on society and the environment
H3.1 analyses the factors that influence innovation and the success of innovation
H3.2 uses creative and innovative approaches in designing and producing
H4.1 identifies a need or opportunity and researches and explores ideas for design development and production of the major design project
H4.2 selects and uses resources responsibly and safely to realise a quality major design project
H4.3 evaluates the processes undertaken and the impacts of the major design project
H5.1 manages the development of a quality major design project
H5.2 selects and uses appropriate research methods and communication techniques
H6.1 justifies technological activities undertaken in the major design project through the study of industrial and commercial practices
H6.2 critically assesses the emergence and impact of new technologies, and the factors affecting their development
Patents, Trade Marks and Copyright
Innovation and Emerging Technology
A List of Australian Inventions and Innovations
Case Studies
Exam practice
Board of Studies H.S.C Multiple Choice Practice Exam