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 onlyCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.35 - Develop a product design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features
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Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
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Generic Technology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management