Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

The aim of this course is to strengthen students' critical thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes/products that solve real world problems, considering their own and others' needs, wants, aspirations and values. Topics of study include: sustainability and the environment, product life, social, moral and cultural issues, environmental issues, inclusive design, the human interface, aesthetics, scale of production, manufacturing systems, production technologies, marketing and commercial issues.