L2PDS

L2 Product Design

Subject Description

This course builds on the the academic and practical skills you covered in Level 1 Product Design. You will carry out design and research into real problems, materials and construction techniques. This includes working creatively and analytically to identify, trial and evaluate potential solutions and eventually putting your ideas into practice, through the manufacture of a finished design.  The course focuses on two areas.

Design Process: Students learn the methods and principles of design (sketching, prototyping, design communication) to generate a concepts that are ready for manufacture.  

Manufacture: Students learn manufacturing procedures across a range materials to make a practical project. The course covers the safe use of machines and tools. Projects could include using Steel, Wood, Plastics, and such processes as 3D printing, casting, laminating, computer controlled machining.

Pre-requisites: Achieved AS91068 or AS91057 (10 Credits), or with HOD approval 

Materials Fee: $40


Subject Overview

Term 1
Use thinking and visual communication skills to explore and resolve a product in response to a brief.
Learn to develop creative design ideas in response to a brief.

Term 2
Learn to use modelling and testing to confirm that ideas are fit for purpose.
Testing materials and manufacturing processes in order to produce a prototype

Term 3
Students resolving a prototype of their design that is based on a brief.
Use technological knowledge and skills to resolve a working prototype.

Term 4
Use technological knowledge and skills to evaluate a working prototype.

Recommended Prior Learning

L1 Product Design

Pathway

Assessment Information

A.S. 91342 v4 Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice is an optional assessment for some students only

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91342 v4
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91344 v4
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91356 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91358 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0