Level 1 Design
DESGN101 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningThis course is suitable for students who are looking towards a university pathway. Junior Design courses are strongly recommended. Students who have not completed any may be considered at the discretion of the Head of Department, Digi and Design Tech. Those who have no prior experience may struggle and will need to put in extra time and effort outside of the class time.
BIG QUESTION: Can my inspiration drive my house design?
In doing this course, students take on the role of a Designer. This course involves two major projects (an architectural and product design project) and an external. Students follow the Design Process to research and develop solutions to complete a ranger’s hut in Kaitoke Regional Park and a water bottle design for the school.
Students will develop new and innovative designs, learn about how to be inspired by a beginning story and let it drive the development to complete architecture-based and product design projects. This course is aimed at passionate and motivated students, equipping them with resourcefulness and self-management skills which they will be able to draw upon for the rest of their life, whether in a job, at university or in starting their own business.
Learning Areas:
Technology, Digital Technology & Design
Assessment Information
This is an Achievement Standard course. There are two projects and three assessments. There are two internals and one external. Although it is an external, it is internally done and marked externally. There are 15 credits available.