Design (ATAR)
Course Outline
In this course students develop skills and processes for current and future industry and
employment markets. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand
design principles and processes, analyse problems and possibilities, and devise innovative
strategies within design contexts. These include photography, graphics, dimensional
design and technical graphics. The course also emphasises the scope of design in
professional industries allowing students to maximise university pathways.
In Semester 1 students learn that the commercial world is comprised of companies
requiring consumer products, services and brands for a particular audience. They are
introduced to the concept of intellectual property. They create products/services, visuals
and/or layouts with an understanding of codes and conventions. They use relevant and
appropriate production skills and processes, materials and technologies relevant to the
design.
In Semester 2 students learn that society is made up of different groups of people who
share diverse values, attitudes, beliefs, behaviour and needs and that different forms of
visual communication transmit these values and beliefs. Students are encouraged to create
designs that link to a culture or sub-culture and are introduced to ethical issues concerning
representation. Students develop a design process with an understanding of codes and
conventions. They analyse communication situations and audience. They define and
establish contemporary production skills and processes, materials and technologies.
Assessment Profile
The types of assessment will include Investigation (research), Production (portfolio) and
Response (tests and examinations).
Desirable Qualifications
Students should have a genuine interest in photography and graphical design as well as
being computer literate.
Formal Prerequisites
• Year 10 students should have attained a minimum of a C grade in Year 10 General
Mathematics as well as a C grade in English.
Contact:
Mr Marco Tolomei
Head of Design & Technology Faculty
[email protected]
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