L3PDS

L3 Product Design

Subject Description

L3 Product Design focuses on modelling and prototyping to develop solutions in response to a design brief that can then be manufactured. Learning is centered in two areas and builds on the knowledge and skills that have been learnt in L1 and L2 Product Design.

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

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

Pre-requisites: Achieved AS91341 or AS91344, or with HOD approval 

Materials Fee:$40.00



Subject Overview

Term 1
Use design thinking and visual communication skills to explore and resolve a product in response to a brief.
Develop a portfolio documenting a design process as it relates to a specified design brief.
Learn to develop creative design ideas in response to a brief.

Term 2
Use a range of modelling techniques to test a designs fitness for purpose.
Testing materials and manufacturing processes in order to produce a prototype.

Term 3
Use technological knowledge and skills to resolve a working prototype.
Resolve a prototype of a design that is based on set specifications

Term 4
Finalising documents and evaluating how successfully the final product meets the set technological outcome.

Assessment Information

91612 will be an option only for some students.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91612 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91620 v4
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91622 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91623 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.23 - Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91630 v3
NZQA Info

Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.