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.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.23 - Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for a specified product
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Design and Visual Communication 3.33 - Resolve a product design through graphics practice
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.