Students will build upon their understanding of the design process; investigating, designing, producing, and evaluating by developing both their design thinking skills and digital rendering skills to conceptualise, then produce 3D models of their own ‘designer lamp’.
Developing competency in workshop safety and safe handling of tools, materials and equipment is a key part of their learning in these projects. Students will also develop their skills in evaluating effective design in identifying and addressing the needs of the end-user.
Design briefs are complex and require students to thoroughly investigate construction methods and plan their own production schedule.
New techniques introduced include the application of complex joints, laminating of timber, surface preparation, revising and consideration of finish. Students will learn to use power tools and refine their knowledge and application of traditional hand tool techniques.
Emphasis is placed upon thoughtful design, creativity, digital rendering to communicate design responses and then a high standard of finished work. Respect for equipment and safe working methods are emphasised.
Students are required to maintain a design folio. The design folio will contain design ideas and technical drawings of production work. It is an important tool for the development of ideas and assists students in their understanding of the process of design and production.
Explain how specific characteristics of materials and particular processes affect functional and aesthetic design requirements. Students gather and process information, which relates to the use of materials and processes.
Prepare a design option that specifies materials and techniques with consideration for functional, aesthetic, and environmental sustainability understandings. Use digital 3D rendering tools to communicate design options and develop design proposals that include detailed specifications which clearly communicate ideas.
Implement the design using appropriate techniques and equipment with precision and safety. A range of materials and production processes with specialised equipment are used to ensure quality, standards and detailed specifications are met and adhered to.
Prepare a report that evaluates the efficiency of the processes used and the effectiveness and suitability of the products. Judgements of the appropriateness of the innovative aspects are made.
Design Folio
Production
Evaluation
Design Thinking Tasks
Examination