Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? Yes (General subject)
How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? 4
What is Design?
The Design subject focuses on the application of design thinking to envisage creative products, services and environments in response to human needs, wants and opportunities. Designing is a complex and sophisticated form of problem-solving that uses divergent and convergent thinking strategies that can be practised and improved. Designers are separated from the constraints of production processes to allow them to appreciate and exploit innovative ideas.
What makes a student suited to Design?
Students who achieve success in Design are those who:
- generate many ideas to explore solutions to problems
- think critically and creatively
- work both independently and collaboratively with others
- have an interest in sketching/visual communication
- reflect on their own and existing designs to make improvements.
What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?
Year 9 students - entrance will be determined through Year 9 Exit GradeWhat is the cost of this subject?
- Subject levy cost - $25 per semester
What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?
- BYOD laptop
- 2B pencils
- Glue
- Blue, black pens
- Ruler
- Eraser
What do students study in Design and how are they assessed?
| | | Unit Overviews | Assessment |
| Year 10 | Semester 1 | Students will experience a range of design professions, such as architecture and digital design. They will apply design thinking to envisage creative services and environments in response to human needs, wants and opportunities.
| Summative Assessment 1:
Built environment Summative Assessment 2: Digital design assessment |
| | Semester 2 | Students will experience a range of design professions, such as fashion
design, jewellery design, product design. They will apply design thinking to
envisage creative products and services in response to human needs, wants and
opportunities. | Summative Assessment 3:
Fashion/jewellery design assessment Summative Assessment 4:
Product design assessment
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| Year 11 | Unit 1 | Design in Practice
Students learn about and experience designing in the context of design in practice. Fundamental to design in practice is the principle that design is a purposeful process undertaken by design professionals in response to identified needs, wants and opportunities. Students are introduced to the breadth of design professions, the design process and how designs of the past inform contemporary design practice. | Formative internal assessment 1
• Examination – Design Challenge
Formative internal assessment 2
• Project
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| | Unit 2 | Commercial Design
Students will learn about and experience designing in the context of commercial design. Fundamental to commercial design is the principle that design is a commercial endeavour that requires designers to respond to the needs and wants of clients. | Formative internal assessment 3
• Project
Formative internal assessment
• Design Challenge
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| Year 12 | Unit 3 | Human-Centred Design
Students learn about and experience designing in the context of human-centred design. Fundamental to HCD is the principle that a designer considers human needs and wants as a higher priority than other influences throughout the design process. | Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): 15%
• Examination – Design Challenge
Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2): 35%
• Project
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| | Unit 4 | Sustainable Design
Students learn about and experience designing in the context of sustainable
design. Fundamental to sustainable design is the principle that designers
should create new designs that can be supported indefinitely in terms of their
economic, social and ecological impact on the wellbeing of humans. | Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): 25%
• Project
Summative external assessment 4 (EA): 25%
• Design Challenge
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