Year 11 Technology Product Design (TPD)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Roderick.
Year 11 Technology Product Design (TPD)
NB Students cannot choose both Product Design and Textiles
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Product Design is a creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore their imagination, knowledge and skills. Ākonga develop knowledge about materials, techniques, learn to plan projects and develop design concepts.
The project for the year has the theme of ‘Lighting’. The Lighting theme allows students to express individuality in their solution. It needs to include at least one woodworking joint and components cut by the laser cutter.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 1 Achievement Standards make up 22 credits
3 internally assessed standards make up 18 credits.
1 externally assessed standard makes up 4 credits.
A report is sent away for external assessment. There is no examination.
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mr Roderick
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Y9 and Y10 Technology Materials is advisable but not essential.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
All students will be provided with the basic materials to complete the course.
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 2 Product Design
Level 3 Product Design
This can further lead to a number of tertiary level engineering and product design courses, numerous trade related jobs and apprenticeships.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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