2 Design and Product Development Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Padavatan.
This course builds on the design knowledge and skills learnt in 1DPD. Students will design a product or a building that will solve a problem in society. They will use advanced design techniques to trial and test their product using a range of tools and processes.
Course Overview
Term 1
Topic: Mangere College Social Space
Assessment: A.S. 91354 v3 Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue
Students will investigate and research sources of information on social spaces. Students will design a social space for Mangere College that is fit for purpose.
Term 2
Topic: Mangere College Social Space
Assessment: A.S. 91340 Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
Students will investigate an influential design era and in incorporate these design elements into their concepts of social spaces.
Term 3
Topic: Mangere College Social Space
Assessment : A.S. 91337 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
Student will use sketching techniques to construct concepts of social spaces for their portfolio.
Term 4
Assessment A.S. 91337 v3 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
Prepare portfolio for externals.
Recommended Prior Learning
15 credits in 1 DPD or HoD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A3 Visual Diary from any stationery shop.
Pathway
A 'must do' course if you are interested in product development, design and archtecture
Assessment Information
Assessment is portfolio based.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.30 - Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.33 - Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.34 - Develop a spatial design through graphics practice
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue