Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

3D design could take you down a number of exciting career paths, including product or automotive design. What about computer generated cartoons? Or maybe CAD for industry appeals to you more? This course could take you into architecture, teaching, manufacturing, advertising or engineering. In Year 12, students undertake practical based units of work; develop a wide variety of skills and extend their knowledge of the Design industry. In Year 13, students extend their knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, as well as studying units of work/concepts around such areas as: Design in Society, The Role of the Designer, Client/Designer Issues, Design History and Design Methods.